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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,979.24, 328,409.43 and 129,083.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,979.24, 328,409.43 and 129,083.29 is: 178,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,979.24 : 328,409.43 = 129,083.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,979.24/328,409.43 = 129,083.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,979.24x = 328,409.43 × 129,083.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,979.24x = 42,392,169,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392,169,691.42/237,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,133.90

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