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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,281.15, 327,446.71 and 129,850.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,281.15, 327,446.71 and 129,850.93 is: 179,193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,281.15 : 327,446.71 = 129,850.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,281.15/327,446.71 = 129,850.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,281.15x = 327,446.71 × 129,850.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,281.15x = 42,519,257,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,257,532.45/237,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,193.57

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