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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,340.92, 327,530.96 and 129,917.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,340.92, 327,530.96 and 129,917.81 is: 179,286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,340.92 : 327,530.96 = 129,917.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,340.92/327,530.96 = 129,917.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,340.92x = 327,530.96 × 129,917.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,340.92x = 42,552,105,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,105,030.40/237,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,286.85

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