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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,114.84, 327,213.87 and 129,684.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,114.84, 327,213.87 and 129,684.54 is: 178,962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,114.84 : 327,213.87 = 129,684.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,114.84/327,213.87 = 129,684.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,114.84x = 327,213.87 × 129,684.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,114.84x = 42,434,580,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434,580,212.57/237,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,962.14

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