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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,754.22, 326,708.81 and 129,303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,754.22, 326,708.81 and 129,303.67 is: 178,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,754.22 : 326,708.81 = 129,303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,754.22/326,708.81 = 129,303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,754.22x = 326,708.81 × 129,303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,754.22x = 42,244,646,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,244,646,844.05/236,754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,432.50

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