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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,959, 325,626.28 and 128,529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,959, 325,626.28 and 128,529.92 is: 177,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,959 : 325,626.28 = 128,529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,959/325,626.28 = 128,529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,959x = 325,626.28 × 128,529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,959x = 41,852,719,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,719,718.30/235,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,372.85

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