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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,923, 325,573.74 and 129,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,923, 325,573.74 and 129,939 is: 179,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,923 : 325,573.74 = 129,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,923/325,573.74 = 129,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,923x = 325,573.74 × 129,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,923x = 42,304,726,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304,726,201.86/235,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,315.82

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