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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,328.28, 327,513.12 and 129,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,328.28, 327,513.12 and 129,898.34 is: 179,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,328.28 : 327,513.12 = 129,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,328.28/327,513.12 = 129,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,328.28x = 327,513.12 × 129,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,328.28x = 42,543,410,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543,410,616.22/237,328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,259.76

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