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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,635.70, 326,570.49 and 129,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,635.70, 326,570.49 and 129,215.70 is: 178,324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,635.70 : 326,570.49 = 129,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,635.70/326,570.49 = 129,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,635.70x = 326,570.49 × 129,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,635.70x = 42,198,034,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,034,464.69/236,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,324.89

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