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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,298.41, 327,471.05 and 129,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,298.41, 327,471.05 and 129,869.33 is: 179,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,298.41 : 327,471.05 = 129,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,298.41/327,471.05 = 129,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,298.41x = 327,471.05 × 129,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,298.41x = 42,528,444,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,444,545.21/237,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,219.26

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