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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,280.23, 327,446.73 and 129,850.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,280.23, 327,446.73 and 129,850.29 is: 179,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,280.23 : 327,446.73 = 129,850.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,280.23/327,446.73 = 129,850.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,280.23x = 327,446.73 × 129,850.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,280.23x = 42,519,052,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,052,850.05/237,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,193.41

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