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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,911.23, 326,936.71 and 129,481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,911.23, 326,936.71 and 129,481.23 is: 178,683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,911.23 : 326,936.71 = 129,481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,911.23/326,936.71 = 129,481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,911.23x = 326,936.71 × 129,481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,911.23x = 42,332,167,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,332,167,019.25/236,911.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,683.67

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