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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,898.52, 325,545.76 and 128,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,898.52, 325,545.76 and 128,474.38 is: 177,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,898.52 : 325,545.76 = 128,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,898.52/325,545.76 = 128,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,898.52x = 325,545.76 × 128,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,898.52x = 41,824,289,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824,289,677.63/235,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,297.80

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