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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,422.85, 327,643.58 and 129,992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,422.85, 327,643.58 and 129,992.91 is: 179,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,422.85 : 327,643.58 = 129,992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,422.85/327,643.58 = 129,992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,422.85x = 327,643.58 × 129,992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,422.85x = 42,591,342,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591,342,407.02/237,422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,390.24

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