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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,791.88, 325,392.52 and 128,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,791.88, 325,392.52 and 128,362.50 is: 177,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,791.88 : 325,392.52 = 128,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,791.88/325,392.52 = 128,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,791.88x = 325,392.52 × 128,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,791.88x = 41,768,197,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,197,348.50/235,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,140.10

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