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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,161.37, 327,278.39 and 129,730.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,161.37, 327,278.39 and 129,730.46 is: 179,025.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,161.37 : 327,278.39 = 129,730.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,161.37/327,278.39 = 129,730.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,161.37x = 327,278.39 × 129,730.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,161.37x = 42,457,975,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457,975,434.11/237,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,025.68

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