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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,592.68, 326,502.83 and 129,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,592.68, 326,502.83 and 129,167.24 is: 178,253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,592.68 : 326,502.83 = 129,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,592.68/326,502.83 = 129,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,592.68x = 326,502.83 × 129,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,592.68x = 42,173,468,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,173,468,093.69/236,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,253.48

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