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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,814.63, 325,413.99 and 128,385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,814.63, 325,413.99 and 128,385.05 is: 177,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,814.63 : 325,413.99 = 128,385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,814.63/325,413.99 = 128,385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,814.63x = 325,413.99 × 128,385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,814.63x = 41,778,289,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,778,289,749.78/235,814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,165.81

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