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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,916.84, 325,568.95 and 128,486.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,916.84, 325,568.95 and 128,486.79 is: 177,313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,916.84 : 325,568.95 = 128,486.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,916.84/325,568.95 = 128,486.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,916.84x = 325,568.95 × 128,486.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,916.84x = 41,831,309,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,831,309,309.17/235,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,313.79

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