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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,675.85, 325,239.50 and 128,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,675.85, 325,239.50 and 128,252.80 is: 176,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,675.85 : 325,239.50 = 128,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,675.85/325,239.50 = 128,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,675.85x = 325,239.50 × 128,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,675.85x = 41,712,877,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712,877,272.78/235,675.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,992.59

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