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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,264.43, 327,424.84 and 129,834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,264.43, 327,424.84 and 129,834.43 is: 179,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,264.43 : 327,424.84 = 129,834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,264.43/327,424.84 = 129,834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,264.43x = 327,424.84 × 129,834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,264.43x = 42,511,017,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,017,469.24/237,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,171.47

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