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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,688.03, 326,627.82 and 129,258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,688.03, 326,627.82 and 129,258.09 is: 178,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,688.03 : 326,627.82 = 129,258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,688.03/326,627.82 = 129,258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,688.03x = 326,627.82 × 129,258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,688.03x = 42,219,288,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,219,288,154.06/236,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,375.26

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