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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,221.46, 327,373.78 and 129,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,221.46, 327,373.78 and 129,791.50 is: 179,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,221.46 : 327,373.78 = 129,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,221.46/327,373.78 = 129,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,221.46x = 327,373.78 × 129,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,221.46x = 42,490,333,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490,333,966.87/237,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,116.74

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