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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,140.06, 327,249.01 and 129,709.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,140.06, 327,249.01 and 129,709.15 is: 178,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,140.06 : 327,249.01 = 129,709.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,140.06/327,249.01 = 129,709.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,140.06x = 327,249.01 × 129,709.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,140.06x = 42,447,190,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447,190,269.46/237,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,996.29

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