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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,709.34, 325,272.66 and 128,277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,709.34, 325,272.66 and 128,277.09 is: 177,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,709.34 : 325,272.66 = 128,277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,709.34/325,272.66 = 128,277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,709.34x = 325,272.66 × 128,277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,709.34x = 41,725,030,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,030,281.36/235,709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,018.99

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