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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,422.38, 327,642.93 and 129,999.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,422.38, 327,642.93 and 129,999.34 is: 179,399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,422.38 : 327,642.93 = 129,999.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,422.38/327,642.93 = 129,999.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,422.38x = 327,642.93 × 129,999.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,422.38x = 42,593,364,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593,364,655.67/237,422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,399.11

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