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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,569.52, 326,453.46 and 129,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,569.52, 326,453.46 and 129,118.70 is: 178,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,569.52 : 326,453.46 = 129,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,569.52/326,453.46 = 129,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,569.52x = 326,453.46 × 129,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,569.52x = 42,151,244,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151,244,733.43/236,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,176.99

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