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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,671.10, 325,226.82 and 128,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,671.10, 325,226.82 and 128,241.16 is: 176,973.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,671.10 : 325,226.82 = 128,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,671.10/325,226.82 = 128,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,671.10x = 325,226.82 × 128,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,671.10x = 41,707,464,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,464,659.91/235,671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,973.18

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