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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,424.35, 327,645.65 and 129,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,424.35, 327,645.65 and 129,994.41 is: 179,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,424.35 : 327,645.65 = 129,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,424.35/327,645.65 = 129,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,424.35x = 327,645.65 × 129,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,424.35x = 42,592,102,960.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592,102,960.82/237,424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,392.31

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