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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,293.37, 327,460.47 and 129,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,293.37, 327,460.47 and 129,861.24 is: 179,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,293.37 : 327,460.47 = 129,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,293.37/327,460.47 = 129,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,293.37x = 327,460.47 × 129,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,293.37x = 42,524,422,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,422,685.18/237,293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,206.11

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