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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,937.57, 325,594.34 and 128,507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,937.57, 325,594.34 and 128,507.27 is: 177,340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,937.57 : 325,594.34 = 128,507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,937.57/325,594.34 = 128,507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,937.57x = 325,594.34 × 128,507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,937.57x = 41,841,237,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,841,237,490.34/235,937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,340.30

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