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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,484.51, 326,355.50 and 129,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,484.51, 326,355.50 and 129,061.45 is: 178,108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,484.51 : 326,355.50 = 129,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,484.51/326,355.50 = 129,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,484.51x = 326,355.50 × 129,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,484.51x = 42,119,914,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119,914,045.48/236,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,108.55

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