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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,053.12, 327,145.46 and 129,622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,053.12, 327,145.46 and 129,622.01 is: 178,885.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,053.12 : 327,145.46 = 129,622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,053.12/327,145.46 = 129,622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,053.12x = 327,145.46 × 129,622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,053.12x = 42,405,249,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,249,803.74/237,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,885.01

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