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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,233.78, 327,381.27 and 129,801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,233.78, 327,381.27 and 129,801.86 is: 179,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,233.78 : 327,381.27 = 129,801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,233.78/327,381.27 = 129,801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,233.78x = 327,381.27 × 129,801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,233.78x = 42,494,697,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,697,775.16/237,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,125.83

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