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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,298.74, 327,472.44 and 129,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,298.74, 327,472.44 and 129,868.80 is: 179,219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,298.74 : 327,472.44 = 129,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,298.74/327,472.44 = 129,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,298.74x = 327,472.44 × 129,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,298.74x = 42,528,452,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,452,815.87/237,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,219.04

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