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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,271.82, 327,435.11 and 129,841.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,271.82, 327,435.11 and 129,841.85 is: 179,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,271.82 : 327,435.11 = 129,841.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,271.82/327,435.11 = 129,841.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,271.82x = 327,435.11 × 129,841.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,271.82x = 42,514,781,093.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,781,093.64/237,271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,181.76

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