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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,936, 325,589.94 and 128,505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,936, 325,589.94 and 128,505.70 is: 177,336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,936 : 325,589.94 = 128,505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,936/325,589.94 = 128,505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,936x = 325,589.94 × 128,505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,936x = 41,840,163,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,840,163,152.66/235,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,336.92

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