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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,252.45, 327,415.73 and 129,827.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,252.45, 327,415.73 and 129,827.01 is: 179,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,252.45 : 327,415.73 = 129,827.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,252.45/327,415.73 = 129,827.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,252.45x = 327,415.73 × 129,827.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,252.45x = 42,507,405,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507,405,252.87/237,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,165.30

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