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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,265.66, 327,426.60 and 129,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,265.66, 327,426.60 and 129,835.70 is: 179,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,265.66 : 327,426.60 = 129,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,265.66/327,426.60 = 129,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,265.66x = 327,426.60 × 129,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,265.66x = 42,511,662,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,662,628.19/237,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,173.27

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