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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,144.03, 327,261.34 and 129,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,144.03, 327,261.34 and 129,711.70 is: 179,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,144.03 : 327,261.34 = 129,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,144.03/327,261.34 = 129,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,144.03x = 327,261.34 × 129,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,144.03x = 42,449,624,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,449,624,107.12/237,144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,003.55

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