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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,284.30, 327,451.82 and 129,854.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,284.30, 327,451.82 and 129,854.27 is: 179,198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,284.30 : 327,451.82 = 129,854.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,284.30/327,451.82 = 129,854.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,284.30x = 327,451.82 × 129,854.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,284.30x = 42,521,017,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,521,017,215.63/237,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,198.61

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