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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,646.36, 326,570.67 and 129,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,646.36, 326,570.67 and 129,215.62 is: 178,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,646.36 : 326,570.67 = 129,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,646.36/326,570.67 = 129,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,646.36x = 326,570.67 × 129,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,646.36x = 42,198,032,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,032,091.25/236,646.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,316.85

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