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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,709.95, 325,273.50 and 128,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,709.95, 325,273.50 and 128,277.68 is: 177,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,709.95 : 325,273.50 = 128,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,709.95/325,273.50 = 128,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,709.95x = 325,273.50 × 128,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,709.95x = 41,725,327,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,327,958.33/235,709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,019.80

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