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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,160.37, 327,277.01 and 129,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,160.37, 327,277.01 and 129,729.46 is: 179,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,160.37 : 327,277.01 = 129,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,160.37/327,277.01 = 129,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,160.37x = 327,277.01 × 129,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,160.37x = 42,457,469,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457,469,777.71/237,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,024.30

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