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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,670.23, 325,225.61 and 128,240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,670.23, 325,225.61 and 128,240.29 is: 176,971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,670.23 : 325,225.61 = 128,240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,670.23/325,225.61 = 128,240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,670.23x = 325,225.61 × 128,240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,670.23x = 41,707,025,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,025,236.30/235,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,971.98

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