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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,298.44, 327,468.78 and 129,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,298.44, 327,468.78 and 129,866.52 is: 179,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,298.44 : 327,468.78 = 129,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,298.44/327,468.78 = 129,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,298.44x = 327,468.78 × 129,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,298.44x = 42,527,230,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527,230,867.25/237,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,214.12

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