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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,397.24, 327,608.27 and 129,974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,397.24, 327,608.27 and 129,974.10 is: 179,364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,397.24 : 327,608.27 = 129,974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,397.24/327,608.27 = 129,974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,397.24x = 327,608.27 × 129,974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,397.24x = 42,580,587,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,580,587,757.90/237,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,364.29

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