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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,827.63, 325,441.96 and 128,397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,827.63, 325,441.96 and 128,397.65 is: 177,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,827.63 : 325,441.96 = 128,397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,827.63/325,441.96 = 128,397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,827.63x = 325,441.96 × 128,397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,827.63x = 41,785,983,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,983,431.77/235,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,188.67

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