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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,144.07, 327,254.96 and 129,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,144.07, 327,254.96 and 129,713.16 is: 179,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,144.07 : 327,254.96 = 129,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,144.07/327,254.96 = 129,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,144.07x = 327,254.96 × 129,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,144.07x = 42,449,275,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,449,275,311.56/237,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,002.05

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