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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,281.90, 327,449.03 and 129,851.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,281.90, 327,449.03 and 129,851.98 is: 179,195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,281.90 : 327,449.03 = 129,851.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,281.90/327,449.03 = 129,851.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,281.90x = 327,449.03 × 129,851.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,281.90x = 42,519,904,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,904,894.58/237,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,195.74

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