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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,326.75, 324,751.40 and 129,342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,326.75, 324,751.40 and 129,342.75 is: 178,493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,326.75 : 324,751.40 = 129,342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,326.75/324,751.40 = 129,342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,326.75x = 324,751.40 × 129,342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,326.75x = 42,004,238,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004,238,495.64/235,326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,493.26

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