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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,284.73, 327,452.94 and 129,854.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,284.73, 327,452.94 and 129,854.79 is: 179,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,284.73 : 327,452.94 = 129,854.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,284.73/327,452.94 = 129,854.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,284.73x = 327,452.94 × 129,854.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,284.73x = 42,521,332,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,521,332,758.58/237,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,199.62

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