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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,706.72, 325,269.04 and 128,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,706.72, 325,269.04 and 128,274.45 is: 177,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,706.72 : 325,269.04 = 128,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,706.72/325,269.04 = 128,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,706.72x = 325,269.04 × 128,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,706.72x = 41,723,705,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,705,581.68/235,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,015.34

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