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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,172.43, 327,295.29 and 129,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,172.43, 327,295.29 and 129,741.18 is: 179,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,172.43 : 327,295.29 = 129,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,172.43/327,295.29 = 129,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,172.43x = 327,295.29 × 129,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,172.43x = 42,463,677,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463,677,133.04/237,172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,041.38

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