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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,775.32, 325,369.74 and 128,345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,775.32, 325,369.74 and 128,345.20 is: 177,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,775.32 : 325,369.74 = 128,345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,775.32/325,369.74 = 128,345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,775.32x = 325,369.74 × 128,345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,775.32x = 41,759,644,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,759,644,354.25/235,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,116.27

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