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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,596.96, 325,120.44 and 128,167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,596.96, 325,120.44 and 128,167.92 is: 176,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,596.96 : 325,120.44 = 128,167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,596.96/325,120.44 = 128,167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,596.96x = 325,120.44 × 128,167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,596.96x = 41,670,010,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,670,010,544.28/235,596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,869.90

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