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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,805.12, 326,793.96 and 129,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,805.12, 326,793.96 and 129,376.44 is: 178,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,805.12 : 326,793.96 = 129,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,805.12/326,793.96 = 129,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,805.12x = 326,793.96 × 129,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,805.12x = 42,279,439,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,439,158.30/236,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,541.07

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