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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,143.32, 327,253.93 and 129,712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,143.32, 327,253.93 and 129,712.41 is: 179,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,143.32 : 327,253.93 = 129,712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,143.32/327,253.93 = 129,712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,143.32x = 327,253.93 × 129,712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,143.32x = 42,448,895,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,448,895,617.99/237,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,001.02

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