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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,424.06, 326,264.52 and 128,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,424.06, 326,264.52 and 128,994.18 is: 178,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,424.06 : 326,264.52 = 128,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,424.06/326,264.52 = 128,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,424.06x = 326,264.52 × 128,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,424.06x = 42,086,224,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,086,224,220.49/236,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,011.60

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