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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,269.24, 327,431.57 and 129,839.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,269.24, 327,431.57 and 129,839.27 is: 179,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,269.24 : 327,431.57 = 129,839.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,269.24/327,431.57 = 129,839.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,269.24x = 327,431.57 × 129,839.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,269.24x = 42,513,477,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,513,477,576.22/237,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,178.21

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