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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,762.78, 325,359.98 and 128,339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,762.78, 325,359.98 and 128,339.98 is: 177,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,762.78 : 325,359.98 = 128,339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,762.78/325,359.98 = 128,339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,762.78x = 325,359.98 × 128,339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,762.78x = 41,756,691,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,756,691,057.50/235,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,113.16

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