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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,539.62, 326,412.28 and 129,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,539.62, 326,412.28 and 129,107.80 is: 178,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,539.62 : 326,412.28 = 129,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,539.62/326,412.28 = 129,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,539.62x = 326,412.28 × 129,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,539.62x = 42,142,371,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142,371,363.78/236,539.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,162.00

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