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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,370.24, 327,570.90 and 129,940.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,370.24, 327,570.90 and 129,940.34 is: 179,317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,370.24 : 327,570.90 = 129,940.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,370.24/327,570.90 = 129,940.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,370.24x = 327,570.90 × 129,940.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,370.24x = 42,564,674,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564,674,120.11/237,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,317.66

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