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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,005.16, 327,067.30 and 129,573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,005.16, 327,067.30 and 129,573.48 is: 178,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,005.16 : 327,067.30 = 129,573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,005.16/327,067.30 = 129,573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,005.16x = 327,067.30 × 129,573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,005.16x = 42,379,248,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,379,248,255.20/237,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,811.50

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