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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,644.36, 325,190.62 and 128,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,644.36, 325,190.62 and 128,215.14 is: 176,937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,644.36 : 325,190.62 = 128,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,644.36/325,190.62 = 128,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,644.36x = 325,190.62 × 128,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,644.36x = 41,694,360,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694,360,869.99/235,644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,937.66

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