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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,271.77, 327,434.56 and 129,841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,271.77, 327,434.56 and 129,841.77 is: 179,181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,271.77 : 327,434.56 = 129,841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,271.77/327,434.56 = 129,841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,271.77x = 327,434.56 × 129,841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,271.77x = 42,514,682,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,682,829.57/237,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,181.38

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