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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,314.80, 327,494.55 and 129,884.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,314.80, 327,494.55 and 129,884.77 is: 179,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,314.80 : 327,494.55 = 129,884.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,314.80/327,494.55 = 129,884.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,314.80x = 327,494.55 × 129,884.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,314.80x = 42,536,554,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,536,554,303.00/237,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,241.05

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