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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,203.21, 327,344.12 and 129,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,203.21, 327,344.12 and 129,775.04 is: 179,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,203.21 : 327,344.12 = 129,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,203.21/327,344.12 = 129,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,203.21x = 327,344.12 × 129,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,203.21x = 42,481,094,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,481,094,467.83/237,203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,091.57

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