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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,229.19, 327,376.08 and 129,799.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,229.19, 327,376.08 and 129,799.67 is: 179,123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,229.19 : 327,376.08 = 129,799.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,229.19/327,376.08 = 129,799.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,229.19x = 327,376.08 × 129,799.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,229.19x = 42,493,305,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,305,513.01/237,229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,123.43

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