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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,573.16, 326,471.88 and 129,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,573.16, 326,471.88 and 129,145.56 is: 178,221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,573.16 : 326,471.88 = 129,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,573.16/326,471.88 = 129,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,573.16x = 326,471.88 × 129,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,573.16x = 42,162,393,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,162,393,766.85/236,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,221.37

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