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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,141.06, 327,250.39 and 129,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,141.06, 327,250.39 and 129,710.15 is: 178,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,141.06 : 327,250.39 = 129,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,141.06/327,250.39 = 129,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,141.06x = 327,250.39 × 129,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,141.06x = 42,447,697,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447,697,174.46/237,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,997.67

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