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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,024.42, 327,093.66 and 129,594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,024.42, 327,093.66 and 129,594.42 is: 178,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,024.42 : 327,093.66 = 129,594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,024.42/327,093.66 = 129,594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,024.42x = 327,093.66 × 129,594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,024.42x = 42,389,513,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,389,513,153.38/237,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,840.28

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