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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,812.22, 326,796.72 and 129,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,812.22, 326,796.72 and 129,379.52 is: 178,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,812.22 : 326,796.72 = 129,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,812.22/326,796.72 = 129,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,812.22x = 326,796.72 × 129,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,812.22x = 42,280,802,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,280,802,771.17/236,812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,541.47

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