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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,838.22, 325,462.58 and 128,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,838.22, 325,462.58 and 128,414.13 is: 177,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,838.22 : 325,462.58 = 128,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,838.22/325,462.58 = 128,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,838.22x = 325,462.58 × 128,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,838.22x = 41,793,993,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,993,416.18/235,838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,214.67

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