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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,231.84, 327,366.72 and 129,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,231.84, 327,366.72 and 129,793.44 is: 179,107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,231.84 : 327,366.72 = 129,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,231.84/327,366.72 = 129,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,231.84x = 327,366.72 × 129,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,231.84x = 42,490,052,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490,052,730.32/237,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,107.71

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