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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,222.03, 327,370.50 and 129,801.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,222.03, 327,370.50 and 129,801.45 is: 179,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,222.03 : 327,370.50 = 129,801.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,222.03/327,370.50 = 129,801.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,222.03x = 327,370.50 × 129,801.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,222.03x = 42,493,165,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,165,587.23/237,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,128.24

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