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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,202.61, 327,343.29 and 129,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,202.61, 327,343.29 and 129,774.43 is: 179,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,202.61 : 327,343.29 = 129,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,202.61/327,343.29 = 129,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,202.61x = 327,343.29 × 129,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,202.61x = 42,480,788,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480,788,874.07/237,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,090.73

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