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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,647.27, 325,199.05 and 128,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,647.27, 325,199.05 and 128,223.20 is: 176,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,647.27 : 325,199.05 = 128,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,647.27/325,199.05 = 128,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,647.27x = 325,199.05 × 128,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,647.27x = 41,698,060,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,698,060,881.41/235,647.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,951.17

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