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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,718.91, 325,299.24 and 128,296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,718.91, 325,299.24 and 128,296.71 is: 177,053.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,718.91 : 325,299.24 = 128,296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,718.91/325,299.24 = 128,296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,718.91x = 325,299.24 × 128,296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,718.91x = 41,734,822,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734,822,257.50/235,718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,053.35

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