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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,707.53, 326,654.73 and 129,277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,707.53, 326,654.73 and 129,277.59 is: 178,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,707.53 : 326,654.73 = 129,277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,707.53/326,654.73 = 129,277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,707.53x = 326,654.73 × 129,277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,707.53x = 42,229,136,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,229,136,256.50/236,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,402.17

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