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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,811.76, 325,427.03 and 128,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,811.76, 325,427.03 and 128,383.62 is: 177,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,811.76 : 325,427.03 = 128,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,811.76/325,427.03 = 128,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,811.76x = 325,427.03 × 128,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,811.76x = 41,779,500,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,500,157.25/235,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,173.10

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