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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,370.74, 327,571.59 and 129,940.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,370.74, 327,571.59 and 129,940.84 is: 179,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,370.74 : 327,571.59 = 129,940.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,370.74/327,571.59 = 129,940.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,370.74x = 327,571.59 × 129,940.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,370.74x = 42,564,927,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564,927,564.74/237,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,318.34

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