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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,124.63, 327,239.81 and 129,694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,124.63, 327,239.81 and 129,694.67 is: 178,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,124.63 : 327,239.81 = 129,694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,124.63/327,239.81 = 129,694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,124.63x = 327,239.81 × 129,694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,124.63x = 42,441,259,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,259,327.18/237,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,982.92

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