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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,067.16, 327,139.44 and 129,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,067.16, 327,139.44 and 129,615.80 is: 178,862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,067.16 : 327,139.44 = 129,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,067.16/327,139.44 = 129,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,067.16x = 327,139.44 × 129,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,067.16x = 42,402,440,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402,440,227.15/237,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,862.56

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