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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,266.42, 327,413.95 and 129,838.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,266.42, 327,413.95 and 129,838.55 is: 179,169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,266.42 : 327,413.95 = 129,838.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,266.42/327,413.95 = 129,838.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,266.42x = 327,413.95 × 129,838.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,266.42x = 42,510,950,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510,950,556.11/237,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,169.69

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