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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,344.99, 327,536.56 and 129,921.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,344.99, 327,536.56 and 129,921.87 is: 179,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,344.99 : 327,536.56 = 129,921.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,344.99/327,536.56 = 129,921.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,344.99x = 327,536.56 × 129,921.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,344.99x = 42,554,163,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,163,759.23/237,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,292.45

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