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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,682.76, 325,249.11 and 128,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,682.76, 325,249.11 and 128,259.75 is: 177,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,682.76 : 325,249.11 = 128,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,682.76/325,249.11 = 128,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,682.76x = 325,249.11 × 128,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,682.76x = 41,716,369,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,369,536.32/235,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.21

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