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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,138.69, 327,244.46 and 129,706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,138.69, 327,244.46 and 129,706.41 is: 178,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,138.69 : 327,244.46 = 129,706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,138.69/327,244.46 = 129,706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,138.69x = 327,244.46 × 129,706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,138.69x = 42,445,704,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445,704,677.62/237,138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,991.06

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