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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,649.77, 325,202.51 and 128,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,649.77, 325,202.51 and 128,225.70 is: 176,954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,649.77 : 325,202.51 = 128,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,649.77/325,202.51 = 128,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,649.77x = 325,202.51 × 128,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,649.77x = 41,699,319,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699,319,486.51/235,649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,954.64

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