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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,682.95, 325,249.26 and 128,259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,682.95, 325,249.26 and 128,259.79 is: 177,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,682.95 : 325,249.26 = 128,259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,682.95/325,249.26 = 128,259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,682.95x = 325,249.26 × 128,259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,682.95x = 41,716,401,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,401,143.96/235,682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.20

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