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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,852.54, 325,473.67 and 128,422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,852.54, 325,473.67 and 128,422.54 is: 177,221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,852.54 : 325,473.67 = 128,422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,852.54/325,473.67 = 128,422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,852.54x = 325,473.67 × 128,422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,852.54x = 41,798,155,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798,155,404.52/235,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,221.56

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