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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,354.74, 327,549.51 and 129,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,354.74, 327,549.51 and 129,924.84 is: 179,296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,354.74 : 327,549.51 = 129,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,354.74/327,549.51 = 129,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,354.74x = 327,549.51 × 129,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,354.74x = 42,556,817,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,556,817,678.83/237,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,296.26

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