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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,265.18, 327,431.19 and 129,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,265.18, 327,431.19 and 129,835.15 is: 179,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,265.18 : 327,431.19 = 129,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,265.18/327,431.19 = 129,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,265.18x = 327,431.19 × 129,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,265.18x = 42,512,077,668.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512,077,668.33/237,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,175.38

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