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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,587, 325,110.06 and 129,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,587, 325,110.06 and 129,603 is: 178,852.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,587 : 325,110.06 = 129,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,587/325,110.06 = 129,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,587x = 325,110.06 × 129,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,587x = 42,135,239,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135,239,106.18/235,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,852.14

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