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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,732.36, 325,310.63 and 128,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,732.36, 325,310.63 and 128,303.16 is: 177,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,732.36 : 325,310.63 = 128,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,732.36/325,310.63 = 128,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,732.36x = 325,310.63 × 128,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,732.36x = 41,738,381,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738,381,810.59/235,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,058.35

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