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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,806.12, 326,795.34 and 129,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,806.12, 326,795.34 and 129,377.44 is: 178,542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,806.12 : 326,795.34 = 129,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,806.12/326,795.34 = 129,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,806.12x = 326,795.34 × 129,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,806.12x = 42,279,944,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,944,493.13/236,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,542.45

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