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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,249.45, 327,411.59 and 129,824.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,249.45, 327,411.59 and 129,824.01 is: 179,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,249.45 : 327,411.59 = 129,824.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,249.45/327,411.59 = 129,824.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,249.45x = 327,411.59 × 129,824.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,249.45x = 42,505,884,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505,884,885.16/237,249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,161.15

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