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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,238.53, 327,393.27 and 129,817.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,238.53, 327,393.27 and 129,817.95 is: 179,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,238.53 : 327,393.27 = 129,817.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,238.53/327,393.27 = 129,817.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,238.53x = 327,393.27 × 129,817.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,238.53x = 42,501,523,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501,523,155.20/237,238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,151.01

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