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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,137.31, 327,257.27 and 129,707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,137.31, 327,257.27 and 129,707.33 is: 179,000.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,137.31 : 327,257.27 = 129,707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,137.31/327,257.27 = 129,707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,137.31x = 327,257.27 × 129,707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,137.31x = 42,447,664,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447,664,429.97/237,137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,000.36

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