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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,344.74, 327,535.50 and 129,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,344.74, 327,535.50 and 129,913.81 is: 179,280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,344.74 : 327,535.50 = 129,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,344.74/327,535.50 = 129,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,344.74x = 327,535.50 × 129,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,344.74x = 42,551,384,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551,384,715.26/237,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,280.93

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