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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,053.07, 327,128.49 and 129,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,053.07, 327,128.49 and 129,621.96 is: 178,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,053.07 : 327,128.49 = 129,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,053.07/327,128.49 = 129,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,053.07x = 327,128.49 × 129,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,053.07x = 42,403,036,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,036,045.64/237,053.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,875.71

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