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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,273.18, 327,426.48 and 129,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,273.18, 327,426.48 and 129,847.74 is: 179,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,273.18 : 327,426.48 = 129,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,273.18/327,426.48 = 129,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,273.18x = 327,426.48 × 129,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,273.18x = 42,515,587,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515,587,216.31/237,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,184.13

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