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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,114.03, 327,213.23 and 129,681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,114.03, 327,213.23 and 129,681.71 is: 178,958.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,114.03 : 327,213.23 = 129,681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,114.03/327,213.23 = 129,681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,114.03x = 327,213.23 × 129,681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,114.03x = 42,433,568,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,433,568,916.55/237,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,958.49

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