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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,686.85, 325,247.25 and 128,256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,686.85, 325,247.25 and 128,256.85 is: 176,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,686.85 : 325,247.25 = 128,256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,686.85/325,247.25 = 128,256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,686.85x = 325,247.25 × 128,256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,686.85x = 41,715,187,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,715,187,922.24/235,686.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,994.13

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