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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,185.17, 327,323.28 and 129,755.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,185.17, 327,323.28 and 129,755.21 is: 179,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,185.17 : 327,323.28 = 129,755.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,185.17/327,323.28 = 129,755.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,185.17x = 327,323.28 × 129,755.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,185.17x = 42,471,900,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,471,900,934.29/237,185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,066.43

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