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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,463.14, 326,314.77 and 129,030.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,463.14, 326,314.77 and 129,030.41 is: 178,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,463.14 : 326,314.77 = 129,030.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,463.14/326,314.77 = 129,030.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,463.14x = 326,314.77 × 129,030.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,463.14x = 42,104,528,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104,528,562.16/236,463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,059.58

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