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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,425.36, 327,634.41 and 129,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,425.36, 327,634.41 and 129,974.72 is: 179,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,425.36 : 327,634.41 = 129,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,425.36/327,634.41 = 129,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,425.36x = 327,634.41 × 129,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,425.36x = 42,584,189,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584,189,063.94/237,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,358.22

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