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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,296.44, 327,466.02 and 129,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,296.44, 327,466.02 and 129,864.52 is: 179,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,296.44 : 327,466.02 = 129,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,296.44/327,466.02 = 129,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,296.44x = 327,466.02 × 129,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,296.44x = 42,526,217,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,217,503.61/237,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,211.36

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