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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,225.52, 327,381 and 129,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,225.52, 327,381 and 129,804.96 is: 179,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,225.52 : 327,381 = 129,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,225.52/327,381 = 129,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,225.52x = 327,381 × 129,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,225.52x = 42,495,677,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,495,677,609.76/237,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,136.20

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