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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,494.69, 326,369.59 and 129,071.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,494.69, 326,369.59 and 129,071.61 is: 178,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,494.69 : 326,369.59 = 129,071.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,494.69/326,369.59 = 129,071.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,494.69x = 326,369.59 × 129,071.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,494.69x = 42,125,048,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,125,048,113.66/236,494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,122.60

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