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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,301.40, 327,475.92 and 129,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,301.40, 327,475.92 and 129,871.52 is: 179,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,301.40 : 327,475.92 = 129,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,301.40/327,475.92 = 129,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,301.40x = 327,475.92 × 129,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,301.40x = 42,529,795,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,795,493.80/237,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,222.69

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