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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,273.51, 327,429.48 and 129,836.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,273.51, 327,429.48 and 129,836.34 is: 179,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,273.51 : 327,429.48 = 129,836.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,273.51/327,429.48 = 129,836.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,273.51x = 327,429.48 × 129,836.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,273.51x = 42,512,245,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512,245,291.30/237,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,169.79

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