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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,274.68, 327,428.55 and 129,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,274.68, 327,428.55 and 129,849.24 is: 179,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,274.68 : 327,428.55 = 129,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,274.68/327,428.55 = 129,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,274.68x = 327,428.55 × 129,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,274.68x = 42,516,348,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516,348,371.80/237,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,186.20

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