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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,691.84, 325,251.36 and 129,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,691.84, 325,251.36 and 129,707.84 is: 178,994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,691.84 : 325,251.36 = 129,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,691.84/325,251.36 = 129,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,691.84x = 325,251.36 × 129,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,691.84x = 42,187,651,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187,651,362.66/235,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,994.96

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