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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,419.44, 327,639.36 and 129,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,419.44, 327,639.36 and 129,996.52 is: 179,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,419.44 : 327,639.36 = 129,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,419.44/327,639.36 = 129,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,419.44x = 327,639.36 × 129,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,419.44x = 42,591,976,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591,976,615.03/237,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,395.49

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