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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,170.18, 327,292.19 and 129,738.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,170.18, 327,292.19 and 129,738.93 is: 179,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,170.18 : 327,292.19 = 129,738.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,170.18/327,292.19 = 129,738.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,170.18x = 327,292.19 × 129,738.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,170.18x = 42,462,537,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462,537,879.26/237,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,038.27

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