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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,844.69, 326,845.74 and 127,949.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,844.69, 326,845.74 and 127,949.05 is: 176,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,844.69 : 326,845.74 = 127,949.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,844.69/326,845.74 = 127,949.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,844.69x = 326,845.74 × 127,949.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,844.69x = 41,819,601,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819,601,929.55/236,844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,569.73

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