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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,299.37, 327,468.75 and 129,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,299.37, 327,468.75 and 129,867.24 is: 179,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,299.37 : 327,468.75 = 129,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,299.37/327,468.75 = 129,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,299.37x = 327,468.75 × 129,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,299.37x = 42,527,462,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527,462,748.75/237,299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,214.39

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