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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,401.11, 327,601.24 and 129,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,401.11, 327,601.24 and 129,950.76 is: 179,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,401.11 : 327,601.24 = 129,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,401.11/327,601.24 = 129,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,401.11x = 327,601.24 × 129,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,401.11x = 42,572,030,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572,030,114.94/237,401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,325.32

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