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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,252.71, 327,408.39 and 129,822.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,252.71, 327,408.39 and 129,822.73 is: 179,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,252.71 : 327,408.39 = 129,822.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,252.71/327,408.39 = 129,822.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,252.71x = 327,408.39 × 129,822.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,252.71x = 42,505,050,196.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505,050,196.18/237,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,155.17

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