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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,462.14, 326,313.39 and 129,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,462.14, 326,313.39 and 129,029.41 is: 178,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,462.14 : 326,313.39 = 129,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,462.14/326,313.39 = 129,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,462.14x = 326,313.39 × 129,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,462.14x = 42,104,024,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104,024,186.80/236,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,058.20

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