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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,020, 324,327.60 and 129,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,020, 324,327.60 and 129,036 is: 178,069.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,020 : 324,327.60 = 129,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,020/324,327.60 = 129,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,020x = 324,327.60 × 129,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,020x = 41,849,936,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,936,193.60/235,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,069.68

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