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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,514.34, 325,015.92 and 128,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,514.34, 325,015.92 and 128,090.70 is: 176,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,514.34 : 325,015.92 = 128,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,514.34/325,015.92 = 128,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,514.34x = 325,015.92 × 128,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,514.34x = 41,631,516,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,631,516,703.94/235,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,768.50

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