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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,828.94, 325,441.98 and 128,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,828.94, 325,441.98 and 128,398.76 is: 177,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,828.94 : 325,441.98 = 128,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,828.94/325,441.98 = 128,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,828.94x = 325,441.98 × 128,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,828.94x = 41,786,346,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786,346,683.94/235,828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,189.22

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