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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,813.14, 325,411.92 and 128,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,813.14, 325,411.92 and 128,383.56 is: 177,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,813.14 : 325,411.92 = 128,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,813.14/325,411.92 = 128,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,813.14x = 325,411.92 × 128,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,813.14x = 41,777,540,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,777,540,756.04/235,813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,163.75

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