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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,689.53, 326,629.89 and 129,259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,689.53, 326,629.89 and 129,259.59 is: 178,377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,689.53 : 326,629.89 = 129,259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,689.53/326,629.89 = 129,259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,689.53x = 326,629.89 × 129,259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,689.53x = 42,220,045,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,220,045,663.15/236,689.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,377.33

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