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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,351.74, 327,545.37 and 129,921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,351.74, 327,545.37 and 129,921.84 is: 179,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,351.74 : 327,545.37 = 129,921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,351.74/327,545.37 = 129,921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,351.74x = 327,545.37 × 129,921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,351.74x = 42,555,297,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555,297,153.88/237,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,292.13

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