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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,194.28, 327,326.94 and 129,762.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,194.28, 327,326.94 and 129,762.36 is: 179,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,194.28 : 327,326.94 = 129,762.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,194.28/327,326.94 = 129,762.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,194.28x = 327,326.94 × 129,762.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,194.28x = 42,474,716,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474,716,225.98/237,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,071.42

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