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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,682.76, 325,249.12 and 128,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,682.76, 325,249.12 and 128,259.76 is: 177,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,682.76 : 325,249.12 = 128,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,682.76/325,249.12 = 128,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,682.76x = 325,249.12 × 128,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,682.76x = 41,716,374,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,374,071.41/235,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.23

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