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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,919.68, 328,326.36 and 129,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,919.68, 328,326.36 and 129,022.32 is: 178,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,919.68 : 328,326.36 = 129,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,919.68/328,326.36 = 129,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,919.68x = 328,326.36 × 129,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,919.68x = 42,361,428,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361,428,684.36/237,919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,049.28

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