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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,277.26, 327,442.62 and 129,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,277.26, 327,442.62 and 129,847.29 is: 179,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,277.26 : 327,442.62 = 129,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,277.26/327,442.62 = 129,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,277.26x = 327,442.62 × 129,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,277.26x = 42,517,536,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,536,837.50/237,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,189.26

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