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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,904.82, 326,927.88 and 129,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,904.82, 326,927.88 and 129,474.82 is: 178,674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,904.82 : 326,927.88 = 129,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,904.82/326,927.88 = 129,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,904.82x = 326,927.88 × 129,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,904.82x = 42,328,928,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,328,928,415.98/236,904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,674.83

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