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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,679.16, 325,236.64 and 128,249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,679.16, 325,236.64 and 128,249.17 is: 176,983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,679.16 : 325,236.64 = 128,249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,679.16/325,236.64 = 128,249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,679.16x = 325,236.64 × 128,249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,679.16x = 41,711,327,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,711,327,999.87/235,679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,983.52

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