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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,637.70, 326,573.25 and 129,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,637.70, 326,573.25 and 129,217.70 is: 178,327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,637.70 : 326,573.25 = 129,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,637.70/326,573.25 = 129,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,637.70x = 326,573.25 × 129,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,637.70x = 42,199,044,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,199,044,246.53/236,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,327.65

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