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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,214.05, 327,356.18 and 129,783.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,214.05, 327,356.18 and 129,783.75 is: 179,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,214.05 : 327,356.18 = 129,783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,214.05/327,356.18 = 129,783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,214.05x = 327,356.18 × 129,783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,214.05x = 42,485,511,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485,511,977.16/237,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,102.01

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