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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,836.42, 325,443.96 and 128,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,836.42, 325,443.96 and 128,406.84 is: 177,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,836.42 : 325,443.96 = 128,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,836.42/325,443.96 = 128,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,836.42x = 325,443.96 × 128,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,836.42x = 41,789,230,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,789,230,500.69/235,836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,195.83

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