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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,572.46, 325,086.57 and 128,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,572.46, 325,086.57 and 128,143.36 is: 176,835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,572.46 : 325,086.57 = 128,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,572.46/325,086.57 = 128,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,572.46x = 325,086.57 × 128,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,572.46x = 41,657,685,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,685,370.68/235,572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,835.97

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