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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,270.99, 327,433.99 and 129,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,270.99, 327,433.99 and 129,841.02 is: 179,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,270.99 : 327,433.99 = 129,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,270.99/327,433.99 = 129,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,270.99x = 327,433.99 × 129,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,270.99x = 42,514,363,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,363,244.27/237,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,180.62

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