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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,290.54, 327,460.19 and 129,861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,290.54, 327,460.19 and 129,861.45 is: 179,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,290.54 : 327,460.19 = 129,861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,290.54/327,460.19 = 129,861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,290.54x = 327,460.19 × 129,861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,290.54x = 42,524,454,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,454,441.37/237,290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,208.39

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