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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,483.07, 326,353.59 and 129,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,483.07, 326,353.59 and 129,060.06 is: 178,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,483.07 : 326,353.59 = 129,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,483.07/326,353.59 = 129,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,483.07x = 326,353.59 × 129,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,483.07x = 42,119,213,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119,213,906.62/236,483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,106.68

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