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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,341.26, 326,151.96 and 128,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,341.26, 326,151.96 and 128,913.60 is: 177,901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,341.26 : 326,151.96 = 128,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,341.26/326,151.96 = 128,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,341.26x = 326,151.96 × 128,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,341.26x = 42,045,422,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,422,666.09/236,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,901.32

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