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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,296.94, 327,466.71 and 129,865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,296.94, 327,466.71 and 129,865.02 is: 179,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,296.94 : 327,466.71 = 129,865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,296.94/327,466.71 = 129,865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,296.94x = 327,466.71 × 129,865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,296.94x = 42,526,470,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,470,843.48/237,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,212.05

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