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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,076.24, 321,642.88 and 129,708.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,076.24, 321,642.88 and 129,708.69 is: 178,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,076.24 : 321,642.88 = 129,708.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,076.24/321,642.88 = 129,708.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,076.24x = 321,642.88 × 129,708.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,076.24x = 41,719,876,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719,876,612.63/233,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,996.69

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