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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,767.95, 326,746.80 and 129,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,767.95, 326,746.80 and 129,339.77 is: 178,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,767.95 : 326,746.80 = 129,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,767.95/326,746.80 = 129,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,767.95x = 326,746.80 × 129,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,767.95x = 42,261,354,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,261,354,326.50/236,767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,492.72

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