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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,590.96, 325,112.16 and 128,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,590.96, 325,112.16 and 128,161.92 is: 176,861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,590.96 : 325,112.16 = 128,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,590.96/325,112.16 = 128,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,590.96x = 325,112.16 × 128,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,590.96x = 41,666,998,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,666,998,640.95/235,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,861.62

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