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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,237, 324,627.06 and 129,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,237, 324,627.06 and 129,253 is: 178,369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,237 : 324,627.06 = 129,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,237/324,627.06 = 129,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,237x = 324,627.06 × 129,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,237x = 41,959,021,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,959,021,386.18/235,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,369.14

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