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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,252.28, 327,408.13 and 129,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,252.28, 327,408.13 and 129,822.32 is: 179,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,252.28 : 327,408.13 = 129,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,252.28/327,408.13 = 129,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,252.28x = 327,408.13 × 129,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,252.28x = 42,504,881,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,504,881,061.87/237,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,154.79

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