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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,265.43, 327,426.27 and 129,835.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,265.43, 327,426.27 and 129,835.47 is: 179,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,265.43 : 327,426.27 = 129,835.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,265.43/327,426.27 = 129,835.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,265.43x = 327,426.27 × 129,835.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,265.43x = 42,511,543,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,543,655.80/237,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,172.94

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