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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,273.90, 327,437.98 and 129,843.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,273.90, 327,437.98 and 129,843.97 is: 179,184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,273.90 : 327,437.98 = 129,843.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,273.90/327,437.98 = 129,843.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,273.90x = 327,437.98 × 129,843.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,273.90x = 42,515,846,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515,846,108.78/237,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,184.68

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