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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,264.53, 327,425.05 and 129,834.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,264.53, 327,425.05 and 129,834.58 is: 179,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,264.53 : 327,425.05 = 129,834.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,264.53/327,425.05 = 129,834.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,264.53x = 327,425.05 × 129,834.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,264.53x = 42,511,093,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,093,848.23/237,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,171.72

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