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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,266.16, 327,427.29 and 129,836.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,266.16, 327,427.29 and 129,836.21 is: 179,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,266.16 : 327,427.29 = 129,836.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,266.16/327,427.29 = 129,836.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,266.16x = 327,427.29 × 129,836.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,266.16x = 42,511,916,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,916,747.03/237,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,173.96

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