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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,519.48, 326,397.78 and 129,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,519.48, 326,397.78 and 129,091.88 is: 178,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,519.48 : 326,397.78 = 129,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,519.48/326,397.78 = 129,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,519.48x = 326,397.78 × 129,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,519.48x = 42,135,301,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135,301,416.04/236,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,147.28

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