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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,271.24, 327,434.34 and 129,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,271.24, 327,434.34 and 129,841.28 is: 179,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,271.24 : 327,434.34 = 129,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,271.24/327,434.34 = 129,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,271.24x = 327,434.34 × 129,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,271.24x = 42,514,493,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,493,821.56/237,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,180.98

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