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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,276.51, 327,433.62 and 129,839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,276.51, 327,433.62 and 129,839.34 is: 179,173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,276.51 : 327,433.62 = 129,839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,276.51/327,433.62 = 129,839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,276.51x = 327,433.62 × 129,839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,276.51x = 42,513,765,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,513,765,114.61/237,276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,173.93

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