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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,659.90, 325,209.16 and 128,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,659.90, 325,209.16 and 128,230.35 is: 176,957.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,659.90 : 325,209.16 = 128,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,659.90/325,209.16 = 128,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,659.90x = 325,209.16 × 128,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,659.90x = 41,701,684,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701,684,410.01/235,659.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,957.07

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