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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,710.62, 326,655.42 and 129,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,710.62, 326,655.42 and 129,281.09 is: 178,405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,710.62 : 326,655.42 = 129,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,710.62/326,655.42 = 129,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,710.62x = 326,655.42 × 129,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,710.62x = 42,230,367,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,230,367,118.73/236,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,405.04

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