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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,838, 325,454.34 and 128,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,838, 325,454.34 and 128,407.76 is: 177,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,838 : 325,454.34 = 128,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,838/325,454.34 = 128,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,838x = 325,454.34 × 128,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,838x = 41,790,862,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790,862,781.68/235,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,201.57

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