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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,369.74, 327,570.21 and 129,939.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,369.74, 327,570.21 and 129,939.84 is: 179,316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,369.74 : 327,570.21 = 129,939.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,369.74/327,570.21 = 129,939.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,369.74x = 327,570.21 × 129,939.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,369.74x = 42,564,420,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564,420,676.17/237,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,316.97

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