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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,267.12, 327,428.60 and 129,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,267.12, 327,428.60 and 129,837.17 is: 179,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,267.12 : 327,428.60 = 129,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,267.12/327,428.60 = 129,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,267.12x = 327,428.60 × 129,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,267.12x = 42,512,400,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512,400,514.73/237,267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,175.27

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