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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.40, 327,518.16 and 129,901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.40, 327,518.16 and 129,901.49 is: 179,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.40 : 327,518.16 = 129,901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.40/327,518.16 = 129,901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.40x = 327,518.16 × 129,901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.40x = 42,545,097,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545,097,804.85/237,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,263.76

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