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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,224.83, 327,367.35 and 129,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,224.83, 327,367.35 and 129,793.32 is: 179,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,224.83 : 327,367.35 = 129,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,224.83/327,367.35 = 129,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,224.83x = 327,367.35 × 129,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,224.83x = 42,490,095,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490,095,216.10/237,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,113.19

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