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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,472.10, 326,338.43 and 129,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,472.10, 326,338.43 and 129,049.07 is: 178,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,472.10 : 326,338.43 = 129,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,472.10/326,338.43 = 129,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,472.10x = 326,338.43 × 129,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,472.10x = 42,113,670,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113,670,896.76/236,472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,091.50

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