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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,221.83, 327,363.21 and 129,790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,221.83, 327,363.21 and 129,790.32 is: 179,109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,221.83 : 327,363.21 = 129,790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,221.83/327,363.21 = 129,790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,221.83x = 327,363.21 × 129,790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,221.83x = 42,488,575,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,488,575,782.13/237,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,109.05

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