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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,261.53, 327,420.91 and 129,831.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,261.53, 327,420.91 and 129,831.58 is: 179,167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,261.53 : 327,420.91 = 129,831.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,261.53/327,420.91 = 129,831.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,261.53x = 327,420.91 × 129,831.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,261.53x = 42,509,572,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,509,572,435.01/237,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,167.57

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