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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,483.51, 326,354.12 and 129,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,483.51, 326,354.12 and 129,060.45 is: 178,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,483.51 : 326,354.12 = 129,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,483.51/326,354.12 = 129,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,483.51x = 326,354.12 × 129,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,483.51x = 42,119,408,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119,408,941.25/236,483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,107.17

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