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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,254.71, 327,411.15 and 129,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,254.71, 327,411.15 and 129,824.73 is: 179,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,254.71 : 327,411.15 = 129,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,254.71/327,411.15 = 129,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,254.71x = 327,411.15 × 129,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,254.71x = 42,506,064,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506,064,147.74/237,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,157.94

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