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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,005.17, 327,070.33 and 129,574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,005.17, 327,070.33 and 129,574.94 is: 178,815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,005.17 : 327,070.33 = 129,574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,005.17/327,070.33 = 129,574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,005.17x = 327,070.33 × 129,574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,005.17x = 42,380,116,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,380,116,426.24/237,005.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,815.16

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