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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,816.01, 325,425.60 and 128,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,816.01, 325,425.60 and 128,385.10 is: 177,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,816.01 : 325,425.60 = 128,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,816.01/325,425.60 = 128,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,816.01x = 325,425.60 × 128,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,816.01x = 41,779,798,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,798,605.34/235,816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,171.17

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