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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,110.09, 327,207.80 and 129,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,110.09, 327,207.80 and 129,677.76 is: 178,953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,110.09 : 327,207.80 = 129,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,110.09/327,207.80 = 129,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,110.09x = 327,207.80 × 129,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,110.09x = 42,431,574,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,431,574,882.72/237,110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,953.06

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