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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,394.08, 326,217.35 and 128,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,394.08, 326,217.35 and 128,964.08 is: 177,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,394.08 : 326,217.35 = 128,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,394.08/326,217.35 = 128,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,394.08x = 326,217.35 × 128,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,394.08x = 42,070,320,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,070,320,422.79/236,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,966.90

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