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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,462.62, 326,319.24 and 129,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,462.62, 326,319.24 and 129,035.02 is: 178,068.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,462.62 : 326,319.24 = 129,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,462.62/326,319.24 = 129,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,462.62x = 326,319.24 × 129,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,462.62x = 42,106,609,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,106,609,659.78/236,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,068.78

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