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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,168.68, 327,290.12 and 129,737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,168.68, 327,290.12 and 129,737.41 is: 179,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,168.68 : 327,290.12 = 129,737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,168.68/327,290.12 = 129,737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,168.68x = 327,290.12 × 129,737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,168.68x = 42,461,773,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461,773,348.00/237,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,036.18

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