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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,013.50, 327,078.74 and 129,584.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,013.50, 327,078.74 and 129,584.41 is: 178,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,013.50 : 327,078.74 = 129,584.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,013.50/327,078.74 = 129,584.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,013.50x = 327,078.74 × 129,584.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,013.50x = 42,384,305,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,305,546.44/237,013.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,826.55

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