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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,264.03, 327,424.36 and 129,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,264.03, 327,424.36 and 129,834.08 is: 179,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,264.03 : 327,424.36 = 129,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,264.03/327,424.36 = 129,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,264.03x = 327,424.36 × 129,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,264.03x = 42,510,840,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,840,550.19/237,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,171.03

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