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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,202.92, 327,334.41 and 129,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,202.92, 327,334.41 and 129,773.83 is: 179,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,202.92 : 327,334.41 = 129,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,202.92/327,334.41 = 129,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,202.92x = 327,334.41 × 129,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,202.92x = 42,479,440,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,479,440,076.49/237,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,084.81

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