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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,816.92, 325,417.10 and 128,387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,816.92, 325,417.10 and 128,387.30 is: 177,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,816.92 : 325,417.10 = 128,387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,816.92/325,417.10 = 128,387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,816.92x = 325,417.10 × 128,387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,816.92x = 41,779,420,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,420,573.81/235,816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,168.88

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