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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,588.96, 325,109.40 and 128,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,588.96, 325,109.40 and 128,159.92 is: 176,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,588.96 : 325,109.40 = 128,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,588.96/325,109.40 = 128,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,588.96x = 325,109.40 × 128,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,588.96x = 41,665,994,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665,994,695.25/235,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,858.86

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