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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,904.72, 326,927.97 and 129,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,904.72, 326,927.97 and 129,475.53 is: 178,675.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,904.72 : 326,927.97 = 129,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,904.72/326,927.97 = 129,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,904.72x = 326,927.97 × 129,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,904.72x = 42,329,170,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,329,170,353.16/236,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,675.92

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