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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,135.03, 327,243.96 and 129,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,135.03, 327,243.96 and 129,707.16 is: 178,994.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,135.03 : 327,243.96 = 129,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,135.03/327,243.96 = 129,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,135.03x = 327,243.96 × 129,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,135.03x = 42,445,884,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445,884,678.75/237,135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,994.58

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