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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,347.24, 327,539.67 and 129,924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,347.24, 327,539.67 and 129,924.13 is: 179,295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,347.24 : 327,539.67 = 129,924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,347.24/327,539.67 = 129,924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,347.24x = 327,539.67 × 129,924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,347.24x = 42,555,305,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555,305,846.39/237,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,295.56

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