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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,265.62, 327,426.53 and 129,835.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,265.62, 327,426.53 and 129,835.67 is: 179,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,265.62 : 327,426.53 = 129,835.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,265.62/327,426.53 = 129,835.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,265.62x = 327,426.53 × 129,835.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,265.62x = 42,511,640,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,640,612.01/237,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,173.20

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