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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,612.70, 326,523.83 and 129,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,612.70, 326,523.83 and 129,182.72 is: 178,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,612.70 : 326,523.83 = 129,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,612.70/326,523.83 = 129,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,612.70x = 326,523.83 × 129,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,612.70x = 42,181,234,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181,234,225.68/236,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,271.22

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