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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,057.62, 327,151.67 and 129,626.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,057.62, 327,151.67 and 129,626.51 is: 178,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,057.62 : 327,151.67 = 129,626.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,057.62/327,151.67 = 129,626.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,057.62x = 327,151.67 × 129,626.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,057.62x = 42,407,526,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,407,526,938.88/237,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,891.22

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