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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.17, 327,531.31 and 129,918.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.17, 327,531.31 and 129,918.06 is: 179,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.17 : 327,531.31 = 129,918.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.17/327,531.31 = 129,918.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.17x = 327,531.31 × 129,918.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.17x = 42,552,231,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,231,734.87/237,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,287.19

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