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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,683.81, 325,237.14 and 128,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,683.81, 325,237.14 and 128,251.35 is: 176,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,683.81 : 325,237.14 = 128,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,683.81/325,237.14 = 128,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,683.81x = 325,237.14 × 128,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,683.81x = 41,712,102,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712,102,275.14/235,683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,983.32

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