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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,282.15, 327,449.39 and 129,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,282.15, 327,449.39 and 129,852.24 is: 179,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,282.15 : 327,449.39 = 129,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,282.15/327,449.39 = 129,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,282.15x = 327,449.39 × 129,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,282.15x = 42,520,036,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,520,036,128.87/237,282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,196.10

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