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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,693.84, 325,254.12 and 129,709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,693.84, 325,254.12 and 129,709.84 is: 178,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,693.84 : 325,254.12 = 129,709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,693.84/325,254.12 = 129,709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,693.84x = 325,254.12 × 129,709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,693.84x = 42,188,659,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188,659,864.54/235,693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,997.72

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