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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,452.23, 326,311.95 and 129,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,452.23, 326,311.95 and 129,028.16 is: 178,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,452.23 : 326,311.95 = 129,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,452.23/326,311.95 = 129,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,452.23x = 326,311.95 × 129,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,452.23x = 42,103,428,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,428,862.95/236,452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,063.15

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