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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,225.70, 327,371.25 and 129,796.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,225.70, 327,371.25 and 129,796.17 is: 179,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,225.70 : 327,371.25 = 129,796.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,225.70/327,371.25 = 129,796.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,225.70x = 327,371.25 × 129,796.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,225.70x = 42,491,534,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,491,534,418.11/237,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,118.60

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