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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,112.38, 327,221.51 and 129,688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,112.38, 327,221.51 and 129,688.74 is: 178,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,112.38 : 327,221.51 = 129,688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,112.38/327,221.51 = 129,688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,112.38x = 327,221.51 × 129,688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,112.38x = 42,436,944,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,436,944,684.35/237,112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,973.97

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