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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,887.21, 325,515.72 and 128,454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,887.21, 325,515.72 and 128,454.87 is: 177,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,887.21 : 325,515.72 = 128,454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,887.21/325,515.72 = 128,454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,887.21x = 325,515.72 × 128,454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,887.21x = 41,814,079,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814,079,495.56/235,887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,263.02

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