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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,134.53, 327,243.27 and 129,706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,134.53, 327,243.27 and 129,706.66 is: 178,993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,134.53 : 327,243.27 = 129,706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,134.53/327,243.27 = 129,706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,134.53x = 327,243.27 × 129,706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,134.53x = 42,445,631,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445,631,559.18/237,134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,993.89

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