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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,345.01, 327,544.43 and 129,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,345.01, 327,544.43 and 129,915.12 is: 179,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,345.01 : 327,544.43 = 129,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,345.01/327,544.43 = 129,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,345.01x = 327,544.43 × 129,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,345.01x = 42,552,973,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,973,928.78/237,345.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,287.42

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