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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,569.96, 325,083.12 and 128,140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,569.96, 325,083.12 and 128,140.86 is: 176,832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,569.96 : 325,083.12 = 128,140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,569.96/325,083.12 = 128,140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,569.96x = 325,083.12 × 128,140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,569.96x = 41,656,430,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656,430,568.28/235,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,832.52

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