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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,167.12, 327,286.32 and 129,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,167.12, 327,286.32 and 129,736.20 is: 179,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,167.12 : 327,286.32 = 129,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,167.12/327,286.32 = 129,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,167.12x = 327,286.32 × 129,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,167.12x = 42,460,883,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460,883,468.78/237,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,033.60

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