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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,309.60, 351,697.68 and 129,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,309.60, 351,697.68 and 129,178.08 is: 193,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,309.60 : 351,697.68 = 129,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,309.60/351,697.68 = 129,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,309.60x = 351,697.68 × 129,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,309.60x = 45,431,631,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,631,042.85/234,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,895.73

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