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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.33, 327,641.46 and 129,998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.33, 327,641.46 and 129,998.01 is: 179,397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.33 : 327,641.46 = 129,998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.33/327,641.46 = 129,998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.33x = 327,641.46 × 129,998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.33x = 42,592,738,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592,738,534.66/237,421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,397.27

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