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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,350.74, 327,543.78 and 129,919.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,350.74, 327,543.78 and 129,919.81 is: 179,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,350.74 : 327,543.78 = 129,919.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,350.74/327,543.78 = 129,919.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,350.74x = 327,543.78 × 129,919.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,350.74x = 42,554,425,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,425,664.28/237,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,289.21

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