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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,216.21, 327,366.54 and 129,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,216.21, 327,366.54 and 129,786.24 is: 179,109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,216.21 : 327,366.54 = 129,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,216.21/327,366.54 = 129,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,216.21x = 327,366.54 × 129,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,216.21x = 42,487,672,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487,672,328.41/237,216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,109.48

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