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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,913, 325,555.08 and 128,484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,913, 325,555.08 and 128,484.92 is: 177,306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,913 : 325,555.08 = 128,484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,913/325,555.08 = 128,484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,913x = 325,555.08 × 128,484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,913x = 41,828,918,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828,918,409.39/235,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,306.54

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