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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,778.82, 325,378.17 and 128,352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,778.82, 325,378.17 and 128,352.21 is: 177,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,778.82 : 325,378.17 = 128,352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,778.82/325,378.17 = 128,352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,778.82x = 325,378.17 × 128,352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,778.82x = 41,763,007,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763,007,205.26/235,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,127.90

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