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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,128.19, 327,244.74 and 129,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,128.19, 327,244.74 and 129,698.24 is: 178,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,128.19 : 327,244.74 = 129,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,128.19/327,244.74 = 129,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,128.19x = 327,244.74 × 129,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,128.19x = 42,443,065,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,065,191.03/237,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,987.85

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