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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,127.71, 327,244.03 and 129,697.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,127.71, 327,244.03 and 129,697.74 is: 178,987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,127.71 : 327,244.03 = 129,697.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,127.71/327,244.03 = 129,697.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,127.71x = 327,244.03 × 129,697.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,127.71x = 42,442,811,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,811,613.36/237,127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,987.15

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