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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,268.67, 327,430.80 and 129,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,268.67, 327,430.80 and 129,838.73 is: 179,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,268.67 : 327,430.80 = 129,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,268.67/327,430.80 = 129,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,268.67x = 327,430.80 × 129,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,268.67x = 42,513,198,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,513,198,091.71/237,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,177.46

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