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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,168.35, 327,292.22 and 129,738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,168.35, 327,292.22 and 129,738.36 is: 179,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,168.35 : 327,292.22 = 129,738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,168.35/327,292.22 = 129,738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,168.35x = 327,292.22 × 129,738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,168.35x = 42,462,355,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462,355,209.34/237,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,038.87

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