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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,171.18, 327,293.56 and 129,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,171.18, 327,293.56 and 129,739.93 is: 179,039.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,171.18 : 327,293.56 = 129,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,171.18/327,293.56 = 129,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,171.18x = 327,293.56 × 129,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,171.18x = 42,463,043,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463,043,563.85/237,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,039.64

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