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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,837.22, 325,461.20 and 128,413.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,837.22, 325,461.20 and 128,413.14 is: 177,213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,837.22 : 325,461.20 = 128,413.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,837.22/325,461.20 = 128,413.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,837.22x = 325,461.20 × 128,413.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,837.22x = 41,793,494,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,494,640.17/235,837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,213.31

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