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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,794.70, 325,386.73 and 128,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,794.70, 325,386.73 and 128,362.50 is: 177,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,794.70 : 325,386.73 = 128,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,794.70/325,386.73 = 128,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,794.70x = 325,386.73 × 128,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,794.70x = 41,767,454,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,767,454,129.63/235,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,134.83

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