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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,297.44, 327,467.40 and 129,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,297.44, 327,467.40 and 129,865.52 is: 179,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,297.44 : 327,467.40 = 129,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,297.44/327,467.40 = 129,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,297.44x = 327,467.40 × 129,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,297.44x = 42,526,724,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,724,184.05/237,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,212.74

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