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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,572.96, 325,087.26 and 128,143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,572.96, 325,087.26 and 128,143.86 is: 176,836.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,572.96 : 325,087.26 = 128,143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,572.96/325,087.26 = 128,143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,572.96x = 325,087.26 × 128,143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,572.96x = 41,657,936,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,936,333.22/235,572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,836.66

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