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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,371.24, 327,572.28 and 129,941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,371.24, 327,572.28 and 129,941.34 is: 179,319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,371.24 : 327,572.28 = 129,941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,371.24/327,572.28 = 129,941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,371.24x = 327,572.28 × 129,941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,371.24x = 42,565,181,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565,181,010.06/237,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,319.04

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