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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,184.17, 327,321.90 and 129,754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,184.17, 327,321.90 and 129,754.21 is: 179,065.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,184.17 : 327,321.90 = 129,754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,184.17/327,321.90 = 129,754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,184.17x = 327,321.90 × 129,754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,184.17x = 42,471,394,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,471,394,345.62/237,184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,065.04

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