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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,504.52, 326,377.35 and 129,076.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,504.52, 326,377.35 and 129,076.83 is: 178,126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,504.52 : 326,377.35 = 129,076.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,504.52/326,377.35 = 129,076.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,504.52x = 326,377.35 × 129,076.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,504.52x = 42,127,753,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127,753,721.80/236,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,126.63

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