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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,224.03, 327,373.26 and 129,803.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,224.03, 327,373.26 and 129,803.45 is: 179,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,224.03 : 327,373.26 = 129,803.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,224.03/327,373.26 = 129,803.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,224.03x = 327,373.26 × 129,803.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,224.03x = 42,494,178,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,178,585.75/237,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,131.00

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