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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,290.68, 327,456.76 and 129,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,290.68, 327,456.76 and 129,858.55 is: 179,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,290.68 : 327,456.76 = 129,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,290.68/327,456.76 = 129,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,290.68x = 327,456.76 × 129,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,290.68x = 42,523,060,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,523,060,041.30/237,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,202.40

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