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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,682.86, 325,249.18 and 128,259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,682.86, 325,249.18 and 128,259.82 is: 177,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,682.86 : 325,249.18 = 128,259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,682.86/325,249.18 = 128,259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,682.86x = 325,249.18 × 128,259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,682.86x = 41,716,401,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,401,281.95/235,682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.27

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