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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,529.16, 325,031.82 and 128,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,529.16, 325,031.82 and 128,100 is: 176,778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,529.16 : 325,031.82 = 128,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,529.16/325,031.82 = 128,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,529.16x = 325,031.82 × 128,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,529.16x = 41,636,576,142
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,636,576,142/235,529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,778.86

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