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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,718.06, 326,669.19 and 129,288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,718.06, 326,669.19 and 129,288.12 is: 178,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,718.06 : 326,669.19 = 129,288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,718.06/326,669.19 = 129,288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,718.06x = 326,669.19 × 129,288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,718.06x = 42,234,445,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234,445,437.02/236,718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,416.66

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