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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,608.58, 325,132.44 and 128,175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,608.58, 325,132.44 and 128,175.88 is: 176,878.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,608.58 : 325,132.44 = 128,175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,608.58/325,132.44 = 128,175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,608.58x = 325,132.44 × 128,175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,608.58x = 41,674,136,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,674,136,613.55/235,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,878.69

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