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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,930.01, 326,962.62 and 129,499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,930.01, 326,962.62 and 129,499.98 is: 178,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,930.01 : 326,962.62 = 129,499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,930.01/326,962.62 = 129,499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,930.01x = 326,962.62 × 129,499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,930.01x = 42,341,652,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,341,652,750.75/236,930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,709.54

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