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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,682.85, 325,249.17 and 128,259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,682.85, 325,249.17 and 128,259.81 is: 177,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,682.85 : 325,249.17 = 128,259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,682.85/325,249.17 = 128,259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,682.85x = 325,249.17 × 128,259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,682.85x = 41,716,396,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,396,746.86/235,682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.26

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