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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,731.51, 325,316.34 and 128,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,731.51, 325,316.34 and 128,308.50 is: 177,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,731.51 : 325,316.34 = 128,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,731.51/325,316.34 = 128,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,731.51x = 325,316.34 × 128,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,731.51x = 41,740,851,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740,851,610.89/235,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,069.46

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