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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,010.66, 327,074.66 and 129,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,010.66, 327,074.66 and 129,580.66 is: 178,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,010.66 : 327,074.66 = 129,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,010.66/327,074.66 = 129,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,010.66x = 327,074.66 × 129,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,010.66x = 42,382,550,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,382,550,558.94/237,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,821.29

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