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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,537.65, 325,039.23 and 128,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,537.65, 325,039.23 and 128,105.37 is: 176,783.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,537.65 : 325,039.23 = 128,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,537.65/325,039.23 = 128,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,537.65x = 325,039.23 × 128,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,537.65x = 41,639,270,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,639,270,823.67/235,537.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,783.93

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