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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,430.08, 327,643.38 and 129,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,430.08, 327,643.38 and 129,998.16 is: 179,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,430.08 : 327,643.38 = 129,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,430.08/327,643.38 = 129,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,430.08x = 327,643.38 × 129,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,430.08x = 42,593,036,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593,036,536.18/237,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,391.91

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