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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,842.40, 352,004.40 and 129,736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,842.40, 352,004.40 and 129,736.80 is: 194,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,842.40 : 352,004.40 = 129,736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,842.40/352,004.40 = 129,736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,842.40x = 352,004.40 × 129,736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,842.40x = 45,667,924,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,924,441.92/234,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,462.01

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