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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,277.90, 327,443.51 and 129,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,277.90, 327,443.51 and 129,847.98 is: 179,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,277.90 : 327,443.51 = 129,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,277.90/327,443.51 = 129,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,277.90x = 327,443.51 × 129,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,277.90x = 42,517,878,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,878,337.61/237,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,190.22

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