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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,226.52, 327,382.38 and 129,805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,226.52, 327,382.38 and 129,805.96 is: 179,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,226.52 : 327,382.38 = 129,805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,226.52/327,382.38 = 129,805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,226.52x = 327,382.38 × 129,805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,226.52x = 42,496,184,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,496,184,122.98/237,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,137.58

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