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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,280.12, 326,074.38 and 128,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,280.12, 326,074.38 and 128,859 is: 177,829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,280.12 : 326,074.38 = 128,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,280.12/326,074.38 = 128,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,280.12x = 326,074.38 × 128,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,280.12x = 42,017,618,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017,618,532.42/236,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,829.68

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