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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,845.72, 325,465.02 and 128,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,845.72, 325,465.02 and 128,415.60 is: 177,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,845.72 : 325,465.02 = 128,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,845.72/325,465.02 = 128,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,845.72x = 325,465.02 × 128,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,845.72x = 41,794,785,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794,785,822.31/235,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,212.40

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