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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,688.84, 325,247.22 and 129,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,688.84, 325,247.22 and 129,704.84 is: 178,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,688.84 : 325,247.22 = 129,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,688.84/325,247.22 = 129,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,688.84x = 325,247.22 × 129,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,688.84x = 42,186,138,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,186,138,630.54/235,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,990.82

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