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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,564.29, 326,453.92 and 129,133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,564.29, 326,453.92 and 129,133.99 is: 178,202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,564.29 : 326,453.92 = 129,133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,564.29/326,453.92 = 129,133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,564.29x = 326,453.92 × 129,133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,564.29x = 42,156,297,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156,297,240.74/236,564.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,202.29

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