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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,681.72, 325,247.62 and 128,258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,681.72, 325,247.62 and 128,258.68 is: 177,000.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,681.72 : 325,247.62 = 128,258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,681.72/325,247.62 = 128,258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,681.72x = 325,247.62 × 128,258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,681.72x = 41,715,830,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,715,830,414.34/235,681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,000.70

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