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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,706.37, 325,268.54 and 128,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,706.37, 325,268.54 and 128,274.09 is: 177,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,706.37 : 325,268.54 = 128,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,706.37/325,268.54 = 128,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,706.37x = 325,268.54 × 128,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,706.37x = 41,723,527,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,527,145.21/235,706.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,014.85

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