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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,682.70, 325,248.91 and 128,259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,682.70, 325,248.91 and 128,259.54 is: 177,001.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,682.70 : 325,248.91 = 128,259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,682.70/325,248.91 = 128,259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,682.70x = 325,248.91 × 128,259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,682.70x = 41,716,274,041.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,274,041.77/235,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,001.85

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