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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,659.05, 325,213.37 and 128,229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,659.05, 325,213.37 and 128,229.62 is: 176,958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,659.05 : 325,213.37 = 128,229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,659.05/325,213.37 = 128,229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,659.05x = 325,213.37 × 128,229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,659.05x = 41,701,986,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701,986,212.87/235,659.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,958.99

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