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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,276.90, 327,442.13 and 129,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,276.90, 327,442.13 and 129,846.98 is: 179,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,276.90 : 327,442.13 = 129,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,276.90/327,442.13 = 129,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,276.90x = 327,442.13 × 129,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,276.90x = 42,517,369,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,369,418.82/237,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,188.83

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