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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,728, 325,304.64 and 129,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,728, 325,304.64 and 129,744 is: 179,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,728 : 325,304.64 = 129,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,728/325,304.64 = 129,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,728x = 325,304.64 × 129,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,728x = 42,206,325,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206,325,212.16/235,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,046.72

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