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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,837.97, 325,462.23 and 128,413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,837.97, 325,462.23 and 128,413.88 is: 177,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,837.97 : 325,462.23 = 128,413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,837.97/325,462.23 = 128,413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,837.97x = 325,462.23 × 128,413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,837.97x = 41,793,867,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,867,747.75/235,837.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,214.33

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