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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,164.58, 327,289.88 and 129,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,164.58, 327,289.88 and 129,732.30 is: 179,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,164.58 : 327,289.88 = 129,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,164.58/327,289.88 = 129,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,164.58x = 327,289.88 × 129,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,164.58x = 42,460,069,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460,069,223.45/237,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,032.08

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