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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,300.80, 327,475.24 and 129,870.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,300.80, 327,475.24 and 129,870.78 is: 179,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,300.80 : 327,475.24 = 129,870.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,300.80/327,475.24 = 129,870.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,300.80x = 327,475.24 × 129,870.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,300.80x = 42,529,464,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,464,849.49/237,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,221.75

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