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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,555.80, 325,072.35 and 128,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,555.80, 325,072.35 and 128,131.58 is: 176,824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,555.80 : 325,072.35 = 128,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,555.80/325,072.35 = 128,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,555.80x = 325,072.35 × 128,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,555.80x = 41,652,032,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652,032,194.45/235,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,824.48

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