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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,223.03, 327,371.88 and 129,802.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,223.03, 327,371.88 and 129,802.45 is: 179,129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,223.03 : 327,371.88 = 129,802.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,223.03/327,371.88 = 129,802.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,223.03x = 327,371.88 × 129,802.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,223.03x = 42,493,672,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,672,085.11/237,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,129.62

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