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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,349.24, 327,542.44 and 129,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,349.24, 327,542.44 and 129,926.12 is: 179,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,349.24 : 327,542.44 = 129,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,349.24/327,542.44 = 129,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,349.24x = 327,542.44 × 129,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,349.24x = 42,556,318,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,556,318,364.53/237,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,298.31

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