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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,173.78, 327,305.94 and 129,748.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,173.78, 327,305.94 and 129,748.34 is: 179,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,173.78 : 327,305.94 = 129,748.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,173.78/327,305.94 = 129,748.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,173.78x = 327,305.94 × 129,748.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,173.78x = 42,467,402,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,402,387.14/237,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,056.06

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