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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,624.08, 326,542.92 and 129,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,624.08, 326,542.92 and 129,196.24 is: 178,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,624.08 : 326,542.92 = 129,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,624.08/326,542.92 = 129,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,624.08x = 326,542.92 × 129,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,624.08x = 42,188,117,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188,117,462.62/236,624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,291.73

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