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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,672.08, 325,227.56 and 128,239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,672.08, 325,227.56 and 128,239.81 is: 176,970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,672.08 : 325,227.56 = 128,239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,672.08/325,227.56 = 128,239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,672.08x = 325,227.56 × 128,239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,672.08x = 41,707,119,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,119,046.90/235,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,970.98

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