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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,215.46, 327,365.51 and 129,785.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,215.46, 327,365.51 and 129,785.49 is: 179,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,215.46 : 327,365.51 = 129,785.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,215.46/327,365.51 = 129,785.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,215.46x = 327,365.51 × 129,785.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,215.46x = 42,487,292,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487,292,475.52/237,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,108.45

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