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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,176.10, 327,292.65 and 129,748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,176.10, 327,292.65 and 129,748.23 is: 179,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,176.10 : 327,292.65 = 129,748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,176.10/327,292.65 = 129,748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,176.10x = 327,292.65 × 129,748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,176.10x = 42,465,642,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465,642,029.51/237,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,046.89

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