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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,297.62, 327,466.34 and 129,865.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,297.62, 327,466.34 and 129,865.49 is: 179,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,297.62 : 327,466.34 = 129,865.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,297.62/327,466.34 = 129,865.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,297.62x = 327,466.34 × 129,865.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,297.62x = 42,526,576,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,576,053.28/237,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,211.98

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