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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,284.23, 327,452.25 and 129,854.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,284.23, 327,452.25 and 129,854.29 is: 179,198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,284.23 : 327,452.25 = 129,854.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,284.23/327,452.25 = 129,854.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,284.23x = 327,452.25 × 129,854.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,284.23x = 42,521,079,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,521,079,432.65/237,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,198.93

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