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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.01, 357,097.63 and 129,958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.01, 357,097.63 and 129,958.91 is: 194,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.01 : 357,097.63 = 129,958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.01/357,097.63 = 129,958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.01x = 357,097.63 × 129,958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.01x = 46,408,018,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408,018,758.38/237,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,996.58

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