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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.88, 327,642.24 and 129,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.88, 327,642.24 and 129,998.84 is: 179,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.88 : 327,642.24 = 129,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.88/327,642.24 = 129,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.88x = 327,642.24 × 129,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.88x = 42,593,111,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593,111,135.00/237,421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,398.42

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