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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,601.96, 326,505.62 and 129,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,601.96, 326,505.62 and 129,166.76 is: 178,247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,601.96 : 326,505.62 = 129,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,601.96/326,505.62 = 129,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,601.96x = 326,505.62 × 129,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,601.96x = 42,173,673,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,173,673,057.19/236,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,247.35

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