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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,327.04, 326,126.52 and 128,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,327.04, 326,126.52 and 128,898 is: 177,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,327.04 : 326,126.52 = 128,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,327.04/326,126.52 = 128,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,327.04x = 326,126.52 × 128,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,327.04x = 42,037,056,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037,056,174.96/236,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,876.62

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