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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,706.16, 325,268.27 and 128,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,706.16, 325,268.27 and 128,273.88 is: 177,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,706.16 : 325,268.27 = 128,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,706.16/325,268.27 = 128,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,706.16x = 325,268.27 × 128,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,706.16x = 41,723,422,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,422,392.42/235,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,014.56

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