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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,267.53, 327,429.19 and 129,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,267.53, 327,429.19 and 129,837.58 is: 179,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,267.53 : 327,429.19 = 129,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,267.53/327,429.19 = 129,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,267.53x = 327,429.19 × 129,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,267.53x = 42,512,612,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512,612,507.79/237,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,175.85

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