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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,106.64, 327,207.39 and 129,676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,106.64, 327,207.39 and 129,676.34 is: 178,953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,106.64 : 327,207.39 = 129,676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,106.64/327,207.39 = 129,676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,106.64x = 327,207.39 × 129,676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,106.64x = 42,431,056,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,431,056,756.15/237,106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,953.47

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