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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,093.54, 327,177 and 129,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,093.54, 327,177 and 129,642.72 is: 178,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,093.54 : 327,177 = 129,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,093.54/327,177 = 129,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,093.54x = 327,177 × 129,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,093.54x = 42,416,116,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,116,201.44/237,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,900.35

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