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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,011.66, 327,076.04 and 129,581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,011.66, 327,076.04 and 129,581.66 is: 178,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,011.66 : 327,076.04 = 129,581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,011.66/327,076.04 = 129,581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,011.66x = 327,076.04 × 129,581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,011.66x = 42,383,056,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383,056,209.43/237,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,822.66

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