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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,175.78, 327,308.70 and 129,750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,175.78, 327,308.70 and 129,750.34 is: 179,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,175.78 : 327,308.70 = 129,750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,175.78/327,308.70 = 129,750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,175.78x = 327,308.70 × 129,750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,175.78x = 42,468,415,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468,415,109.96/237,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,058.82

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