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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,398.24, 327,609.65 and 129,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,398.24, 327,609.65 and 129,975.10 is: 179,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,398.24 : 327,609.65 = 129,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,398.24/327,609.65 = 129,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,398.24x = 327,609.65 × 129,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,398.24x = 42,581,094,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581,094,731.79/237,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,365.67

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