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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,676.79, 325,235.05 and 128,246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,676.79, 325,235.05 and 128,246.09 is: 176,980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,676.79 : 325,235.05 = 128,246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,676.79/325,235.05 = 128,246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,676.79x = 325,235.05 × 128,246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,676.79x = 41,710,121,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,710,121,546.66/235,676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,980.18

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