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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,298.55, 327,472.13 and 129,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,298.55, 327,472.13 and 129,868.52 is: 179,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,298.55 : 327,472.13 = 129,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,298.55/327,472.13 = 129,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,298.55x = 327,472.13 × 129,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,298.55x = 42,528,320,215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,320,215.01/237,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,218.63

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