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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,334.71, 327,513.87 and 129,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,334.71, 327,513.87 and 129,902.52 is: 179,261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,334.71 : 327,513.87 = 129,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,334.71/327,513.87 = 129,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,334.71x = 327,513.87 × 129,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,334.71x = 42,544,877,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,544,877,047.95/237,334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,261.08

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