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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,469.96, 326,335.49 and 129,046.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,469.96, 326,335.49 and 129,046.92 is: 178,088.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,469.96 : 326,335.49 = 129,046.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,469.96/326,335.49 = 129,046.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,469.96x = 326,335.49 × 129,046.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,469.96x = 42,112,589,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112,589,225.96/236,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,088.54

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