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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,761.59, 325,358.34 and 128,338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,761.59, 325,358.34 and 128,338.79 is: 177,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,761.59 : 325,358.34 = 128,338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,761.59/325,358.34 = 128,338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,761.59x = 325,358.34 × 128,338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,761.59x = 41,756,093,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,756,093,563.95/235,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,111.52

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