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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,276.75, 327,441.92 and 129,846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,276.75, 327,441.92 and 129,846.79 is: 179,188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,276.75 : 327,441.92 = 129,846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,276.75/327,441.92 = 129,846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,276.75x = 327,441.92 × 129,846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,276.75x = 42,517,282,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,282,223.44/237,276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,188.57

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