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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,220.03, 327,367.74 and 129,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,220.03, 327,367.74 and 129,799.45 is: 179,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,220.03 : 327,367.74 = 129,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,220.03/327,367.74 = 129,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,220.03x = 327,367.74 × 129,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,220.03x = 42,492,152,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,152,599.74/237,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,125.48

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