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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,217.83, 327,357.69 and 129,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,217.83, 327,357.69 and 129,786.32 is: 179,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,217.83 : 327,357.69 = 129,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,217.83/327,357.69 = 129,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,217.83x = 327,357.69 × 129,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,217.83x = 42,486,548,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486,548,272.01/237,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,103.52

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