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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,329.82, 327,515.55 and 129,906.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,329.82, 327,515.55 and 129,906.66 is: 179,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,329.82 : 327,515.55 = 129,906.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,329.82/327,515.55 = 129,906.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,329.82x = 327,515.55 × 129,906.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,329.82x = 42,546,451,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546,451,749.18/237,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,271.41

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