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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,225.83, 327,368.73 and 129,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,225.83, 327,368.73 and 129,794.32 is: 179,114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,225.83 : 327,368.73 = 129,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,225.83/327,368.73 = 129,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,225.83x = 327,368.73 × 129,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,225.83x = 42,490,601,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490,601,699.61/237,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,114.57

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