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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,256.60, 354,384.90 and 129,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,256.60, 354,384.90 and 129,968.40 is: 194,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,256.60 : 354,384.90 = 129,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,256.60/354,384.90 = 129,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,256.60x = 354,384.90 × 129,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,256.60x = 46,058,838,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,838,437.16/236,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,952.60

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