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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,843.22, 325,464.02 and 128,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,843.22, 325,464.02 and 128,413.68 is: 177,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,843.22 : 325,464.02 = 128,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,843.22/325,464.02 = 128,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,843.22x = 325,464.02 × 128,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,843.22x = 41,794,032,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794,032,515.79/235,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,211.08

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