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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.52, 327,528.86 and 129,905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.52, 327,528.86 and 129,905.25 is: 179,270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.52 : 327,528.86 = 129,905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.52/327,528.86 = 129,905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.52x = 327,528.86 × 129,905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.52x = 42,547,718,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,718,440.52/237,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,270.93

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