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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,646.97, 326,571.54 and 129,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,646.97, 326,571.54 and 129,217.07 is: 178,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,646.97 : 326,571.54 = 129,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,646.97/326,571.54 = 129,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,646.97x = 326,571.54 × 129,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,646.97x = 42,198,617,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,617,544.19/236,646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,318.86

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