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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,537.94, 354,963.60 and 129,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,537.94, 354,963.60 and 129,996.30 is: 195,080.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,537.94 : 354,963.60 = 129,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,537.94/354,963.60 = 129,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,537.94x = 354,963.60 × 129,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,537.94x = 46,143,954,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,954,634.68/236,537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,080.56

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