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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,268.14, 327,430.06 and 129,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,268.14, 327,430.06 and 129,838.20 is: 179,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,268.14 : 327,430.06 = 129,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,268.14/327,430.06 = 129,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,268.14x = 327,430.06 × 129,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,268.14x = 42,512,928,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512,928,794.17/237,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,176.73

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