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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,709.84, 325,273.35 and 128,277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,709.84, 325,273.35 and 128,277.58 is: 177,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,709.84 : 325,273.35 = 128,277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,709.84/325,273.35 = 128,277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,709.84x = 325,273.35 × 128,277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,709.84x = 41,725,278,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,278,176.49/235,709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,019.67

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