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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,688.28, 326,628.17 and 129,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,688.28, 326,628.17 and 129,258.34 is: 178,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,688.28 : 326,628.17 = 129,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,688.28/326,628.17 = 129,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,688.28x = 326,628.17 × 129,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,688.28x = 42,219,414,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,219,414,405.15/236,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,375.60

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