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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,197.16, 327,331.33 and 129,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,197.16, 327,331.33 and 129,766.25 is: 179,077.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,197.16 : 327,331.33 = 129,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,197.16/327,331.33 = 129,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,197.16x = 327,331.33 × 129,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,197.16x = 42,476,559,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,476,559,695.53/237,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,077.02

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