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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,896.72, 325,543.68 and 128,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,896.72, 325,543.68 and 128,471.28 is: 177,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,896.72 : 325,543.68 = 128,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,896.72/325,543.68 = 128,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,896.72x = 325,543.68 × 128,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,896.72x = 41,823,013,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,823,013,265.51/235,896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,293.75

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