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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,718.34, 325,285.08 and 128,286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,718.34, 325,285.08 and 128,286.09 is: 177,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,718.34 : 325,285.08 = 128,286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,718.34/325,285.08 = 128,286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,718.34x = 325,285.08 × 128,286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,718.34x = 41,729,551,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,729,551,048.54/235,718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,031.41

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