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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,222.60, 327,364.24 and 129,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,222.60, 327,364.24 and 129,791.08 is: 179,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,222.60 : 327,364.24 = 129,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,222.60/327,364.24 = 129,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,222.60x = 327,364.24 × 129,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,222.60x = 42,488,958,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,488,958,262.98/237,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,110.08

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