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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,164.57, 327,294.91 and 129,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,164.57, 327,294.91 and 129,732.14 is: 179,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,164.57 : 327,294.91 = 129,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,164.57/327,294.91 = 129,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,164.57x = 327,294.91 × 129,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,164.57x = 42,460,670,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460,670,065.81/237,164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,034.63

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