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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,790.56, 325,395.12 and 128,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,790.56, 325,395.12 and 128,363.68 is: 177,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,790.56 : 325,395.12 = 128,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,790.56/325,395.12 = 128,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,790.56x = 325,395.12 × 128,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,790.56x = 41,768,915,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,915,057.24/235,790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,144.14

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