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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,849.69, 325,468.36 and 128,417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,849.69, 325,468.36 and 128,417.77 is: 177,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,849.69 : 325,468.36 = 128,417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,849.69/325,468.36 = 128,417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,849.69x = 325,468.36 × 128,417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,849.69x = 41,795,920,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795,920,996.76/235,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,214.23

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