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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,682.32, 325,248.39 and 128,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,682.32, 325,248.39 and 128,259.16 is: 177,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,682.32 : 325,248.39 = 128,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,682.32/325,248.39 = 128,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,682.32x = 325,248.39 × 128,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,682.32x = 41,716,085,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,085,699.31/235,682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,001.33

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