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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,248.02, 327,407.57 and 129,818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,248.02, 327,407.57 and 129,818.03 is: 179,151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,248.02 : 327,407.57 = 129,818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,248.02/327,407.57 = 129,818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,248.02x = 327,407.57 × 129,818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,248.02x = 42,503,403,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,503,403,945.18/237,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,151.77

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