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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,677.35, 325,241.57 and 128,254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,677.35, 325,241.57 and 128,254.31 is: 176,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,677.35 : 325,241.57 = 128,254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,677.35/325,241.57 = 128,254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,677.35x = 325,241.57 × 128,254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,677.35x = 41,713,631,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,713,631,838.09/235,677.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,994.66

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