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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,864.77, 325,483.60 and 128,434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,864.77, 325,483.60 and 128,434.54 is: 177,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,864.77 : 325,483.60 = 128,434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,864.77/325,483.60 = 128,434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,864.77x = 325,483.60 × 128,434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,864.77x = 41,803,336,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803,336,443.54/235,864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,234.34

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