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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,253.71, 327,409.77 and 129,823.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,253.71, 327,409.77 and 129,823.73 is: 179,156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,253.71 : 327,409.77 = 129,823.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,253.71/327,409.77 = 129,823.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,253.71x = 327,409.77 × 129,823.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,253.71x = 42,505,557,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505,557,579.84/237,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,156.56

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