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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,887.70, 325,525.38 and 128,458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,887.70, 325,525.38 and 128,458.18 is: 177,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,887.70 : 325,525.38 = 128,458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,887.70/325,525.38 = 128,458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,887.70x = 325,525.38 × 128,458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,887.70x = 41,816,397,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,816,397,858.61/235,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,272.48

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