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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,707.15, 325,269.62 and 128,274.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,707.15, 325,269.62 and 128,274.87 is: 177,015.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,707.15 : 325,269.62 = 128,274.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,707.15/325,269.62 = 128,274.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,707.15x = 325,269.62 × 128,274.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,707.15x = 41,723,918,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,918,220.45/235,707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,015.92

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