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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,851.94, 325,471.46 and 128,420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,851.94, 325,471.46 and 128,420.02 is: 177,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,851.94 : 325,471.46 = 128,420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,851.94/325,471.46 = 128,420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,851.94x = 325,471.46 × 128,420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,851.94x = 41,797,051,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797,051,402.63/235,851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,217.33

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