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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,273.15, 327,436.94 and 129,843.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,273.15, 327,436.94 and 129,843.22 is: 179,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,273.15 : 327,436.94 = 129,843.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,273.15/327,436.94 = 129,843.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,273.15x = 327,436.94 × 129,843.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,273.15x = 42,515,466,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515,466,142.56/237,273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,183.64

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