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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,716.38, 326,663.55 and 129,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,716.38, 326,663.55 and 129,286.84 is: 178,413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,716.38 : 326,663.55 = 129,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,716.38/326,663.55 = 129,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,716.38x = 326,663.55 × 129,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,716.38x = 42,233,298,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233,298,122.68/236,716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,413.08

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