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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,133.53, 327,241.89 and 129,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,133.53, 327,241.89 and 129,705.66 is: 178,992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,133.53 : 327,241.89 = 129,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,133.53/327,241.89 = 129,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,133.53x = 327,241.89 × 129,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,133.53x = 42,445,125,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445,125,322.10/237,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,992.51

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