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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,646.02, 326,569.80 and 129,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,646.02, 326,569.80 and 129,215.96 is: 178,317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,646.02 : 326,569.80 = 129,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,646.02/326,569.80 = 129,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,646.02x = 326,569.80 × 129,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,646.02x = 42,198,030,214.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,030,214.01/236,646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,317.09

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