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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,865.92, 326,861.19 and 129,436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,865.92, 326,861.19 and 129,436.83 is: 178,615.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,865.92 : 326,861.19 = 129,436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,865.92/326,861.19 = 129,436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,865.92x = 326,861.19 × 129,436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,865.92x = 42,307,876,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,307,876,283.63/236,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,615.30

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