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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,203.93, 327,341.02 and 129,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,203.93, 327,341.02 and 129,773.71 is: 179,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,203.93 : 327,341.02 = 129,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,203.93/327,341.02 = 129,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,203.93x = 327,341.02 × 129,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,203.93x = 42,480,257,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480,257,457.80/237,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,087.49

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