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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,918.40, 325,560.88 and 128,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,918.40, 325,560.88 and 128,486.08 is: 177,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,918.40 : 325,560.88 = 128,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,918.40/325,560.88 = 128,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,918.40x = 325,560.88 × 128,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,918.40x = 41,830,041,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,830,041,272.55/235,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,307.24

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