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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,409.82, 327,625.57 and 129,979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,409.82, 327,625.57 and 129,979.86 is: 179,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,409.82 : 327,625.57 = 129,979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,409.82/327,625.57 = 129,979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,409.82x = 327,625.57 × 129,979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,409.82x = 42,584,726,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584,726,779.50/237,409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,372.22

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