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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,187.44, 327,316.75 and 129,758.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,187.44, 327,316.75 and 129,758.36 is: 179,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,187.44 : 327,316.75 = 129,758.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,187.44/327,316.75 = 129,758.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,187.44x = 327,316.75 × 129,758.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,187.44x = 42,472,082,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472,082,719.55/237,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,065.48

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