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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,301.80, 327,476.62 and 129,871.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,301.80, 327,476.62 and 129,871.78 is: 179,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,301.80 : 327,476.62 = 129,871.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,301.80/327,476.62 = 129,871.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,301.80x = 327,476.62 × 129,871.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,301.80x = 42,529,971,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,971,547.78/237,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,223.13

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