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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,779.74, 325,376.06 and 128,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,779.74, 325,376.06 and 128,350.56 is: 177,123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,779.74 : 325,376.06 = 128,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,779.74/325,376.06 = 128,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,779.74x = 325,376.06 × 128,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,779.74x = 41,762,199,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,762,199,511.59/235,779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,123.78

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