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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,401.70, 327,615.31 and 129,981.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,401.70, 327,615.31 and 129,981.73 is: 179,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,401.70 : 327,615.31 = 129,981.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,401.70/327,615.31 = 129,981.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,401.70x = 327,615.31 × 129,981.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,401.70x = 42,584,004,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584,004,360.43/237,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,375.31

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