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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,331.71, 327,509.73 and 129,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,331.71, 327,509.73 and 129,899.52 is: 179,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,331.71 : 327,509.73 = 129,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,331.71/327,509.73 = 129,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,331.71x = 327,509.73 × 129,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,331.71x = 42,543,356,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543,356,722.33/237,331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,256.94

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