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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,262.43, 327,422.09 and 129,832.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,262.43, 327,422.09 and 129,832.43 is: 179,168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,262.43 : 327,422.09 = 129,832.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,262.43/327,422.09 = 129,832.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,262.43x = 327,422.09 × 129,832.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,262.43x = 42,510,003,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,003,294.11/237,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,168.71

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