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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,635.72, 325,178.70 and 128,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,635.72, 325,178.70 and 128,206.56 is: 176,925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,635.72 : 325,178.70 = 128,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,635.72/325,178.70 = 128,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,635.72x = 325,178.70 × 128,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,635.72x = 41,690,042,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,690,042,512.27/235,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,925.82

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