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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,207.16, 327,353.64 and 129,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,207.16, 327,353.64 and 129,774.72 is: 179,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,207.16 : 327,353.64 = 129,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,207.16/327,353.64 = 129,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,207.16x = 327,353.64 × 129,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,207.16x = 42,482,226,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482,226,971.98/237,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,093.36

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