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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,679.97, 325,245.20 and 128,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,679.97, 325,245.20 and 128,256.93 is: 176,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,679.97 : 325,245.20 = 128,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,679.97/325,245.20 = 128,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,679.97x = 325,245.20 × 128,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,679.97x = 41,714,951,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714,951,169.88/235,679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,998.29

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