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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,411.16, 327,627.25 and 129,981.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,411.16, 327,627.25 and 129,981.17 is: 179,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,411.16 : 327,627.25 = 129,981.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,411.16/327,627.25 = 129,981.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,411.16x = 327,627.25 × 129,981.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,411.16x = 42,585,370,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585,370,990.84/237,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,373.92

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