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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,190.53, 327,321.77 and 129,758.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,190.53, 327,321.77 and 129,758.61 is: 179,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,190.53 : 327,321.77 = 129,758.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,190.53/327,321.77 = 129,758.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,190.53x = 327,321.77 × 129,758.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,190.53x = 42,472,817,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472,817,249.15/237,190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,066.24

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