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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,535.93, 354,960.60 and 129,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,535.93, 354,960.60 and 129,994.29 is: 195,077.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,535.93 : 354,960.60 = 129,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,535.93/354,960.60 = 129,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,535.93x = 354,960.60 × 129,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,535.93x = 46,142,851,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,851,174.97/236,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,077.56

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