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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,347.13, 326,163.44 and 128,921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,347.13, 326,163.44 and 128,921.02 is: 177,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,347.13 : 326,163.44 = 128,921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,347.13/326,163.44 = 128,921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,347.13x = 326,163.44 × 128,921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,347.13x = 42,049,322,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,322,878.40/236,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,913.40

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