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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,872.06, 325,493.67 and 128,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,872.06, 325,493.67 and 128,441.76 is: 177,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,872.06 : 325,493.67 = 128,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,872.06/325,493.67 = 128,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,872.06x = 325,493.67 × 128,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,872.06x = 41,806,979,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,806,979,843.66/235,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,244.31

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