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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,692.62, 325,255.21 and 128,262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,692.62, 325,255.21 and 128,262.62 is: 177,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,692.62 : 325,255.21 = 128,262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,692.62/325,255.21 = 128,262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,692.62x = 325,255.21 × 128,262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,692.62x = 41,718,085,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,085,895.73/235,692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.09

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