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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,379.79, 327,591.84 and 129,949.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,379.79, 327,591.84 and 129,949.82 is: 179,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,379.79 : 327,591.84 = 129,949.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,379.79/327,591.84 = 129,949.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,379.79x = 327,591.84 × 129,949.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,379.79x = 42,570,499,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,570,499,003.51/237,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,334.98

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