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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,264.93, 327,425.58 and 129,834.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,264.93, 327,425.58 and 129,834.97 is: 179,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,264.93 : 327,425.58 = 129,834.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,264.93/327,425.58 = 129,834.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,264.93x = 327,425.58 × 129,834.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,264.93x = 42,511,290,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,290,356.53/237,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,172.25

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