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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,604.96, 325,131.44 and 128,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,604.96, 325,131.44 and 128,175.92 is: 176,880.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,604.96 : 325,131.44 = 128,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,604.96/325,131.44 = 128,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,604.96x = 325,131.44 × 128,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,604.96x = 41,674,021,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,674,021,442.92/235,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,880.92

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