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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,607.11, 326,516.13 and 129,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,607.11, 326,516.13 and 129,177.13 is: 178,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,607.11 : 326,516.13 = 129,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,607.11/326,516.13 = 129,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,607.11x = 326,516.13 × 129,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,607.11x = 42,178,414,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178,414,939.53/236,607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,263.52

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