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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,841.47, 325,467.06 and 128,417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,841.47, 325,467.06 and 128,417.38 is: 177,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,841.47 : 325,467.06 = 128,417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,841.47/325,467.06 = 128,417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,841.47x = 325,467.06 × 128,417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,841.47x = 41,795,627,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795,627,121.50/235,841.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,219.16

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