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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,837, 325,452.96 and 128,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,837, 325,452.96 and 128,406.76 is: 177,200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,837 : 325,452.96 = 128,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,837/325,452.96 = 128,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,837x = 325,452.96 × 128,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,837x = 41,790,360,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790,360,126.01/235,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,200.19

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