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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,266.43, 327,427.65 and 129,836.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,266.43, 327,427.65 and 129,836.47 is: 179,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,266.43 : 327,427.65 = 129,836.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,266.43/327,427.65 = 129,836.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,266.43x = 327,427.65 × 129,836.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,266.43x = 42,512,050,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512,050,256.40/237,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,174.32

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