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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,661.68, 326,606.40 and 129,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,661.68, 326,606.40 and 129,241.68 is: 178,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,661.68 : 326,606.40 = 129,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,661.68/326,606.40 = 129,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,661.68x = 326,606.40 × 129,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,661.68x = 42,211,159,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211,159,834.75/236,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,360.77

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