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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,501.69, 327,752.82 and 128,607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,501.69, 327,752.82 and 128,607.21 is: 177,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,501.69 : 327,752.82 = 128,607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,501.69/327,752.82 = 128,607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,501.69x = 327,752.82 × 128,607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,501.69x = 42,151,375,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151,375,749.83/237,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,478.21

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