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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,033.54, 327,094.20 and 129,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,033.54, 327,094.20 and 129,582.72 is: 178,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,033.54 : 327,094.20 = 129,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,033.54/327,094.20 = 129,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,033.54x = 327,094.20 × 129,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,033.54x = 42,385,756,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,756,132.22/237,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,817.55

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