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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,301.38, 327,471.50 and 129,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,301.38, 327,471.50 and 129,869.24 is: 179,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,301.38 : 327,471.50 = 129,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,301.38/327,471.50 = 129,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,301.38x = 327,471.50 × 129,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,301.38x = 42,528,474,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,474,826.66/237,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,217.14

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