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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,173.18, 327,296.32 and 129,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,173.18, 327,296.32 and 129,741.93 is: 179,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,173.18 : 327,296.32 = 129,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,173.18/327,296.32 = 129,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,173.18x = 327,296.32 × 129,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,173.18x = 42,464,056,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,464,056,238.70/237,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,042.40

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