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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,256.86, 327,414.06 and 129,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,256.86, 327,414.06 and 129,826.86 is: 179,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,256.86 : 327,414.06 = 129,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,256.86/327,414.06 = 129,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,256.86x = 327,414.06 × 129,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,256.86x = 42,507,139,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507,139,329.65/237,256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,160.84

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