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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,206.16, 327,352.26 and 129,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,206.16, 327,352.26 and 129,773.72 is: 179,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,206.16 : 327,352.26 = 129,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,206.16/327,352.26 = 129,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,206.16x = 327,352.26 × 129,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,206.16x = 42,481,720,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,481,720,530.61/237,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,091.98

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