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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,274.40, 327,438.67 and 129,844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,274.40, 327,438.67 and 129,844.47 is: 179,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,274.40 : 327,438.67 = 129,844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,274.40/327,438.67 = 129,844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,274.40x = 327,438.67 × 129,844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,274.40x = 42,516,100,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516,100,563.65/237,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,185.37

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