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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,293.21, 327,465.18 and 129,870.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,293.21, 327,465.18 and 129,870.17 is: 179,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,293.21 : 327,465.18 = 129,870.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,293.21/327,465.18 = 129,870.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,293.21x = 327,465.18 × 129,870.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,293.21x = 42,527,958,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527,958,186.35/237,293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,221.13

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