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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,959.30, 325,629.78 and 128,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,959.30, 325,629.78 and 128,535.06 is: 177,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,959.30 : 325,629.78 = 128,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,959.30/325,629.78 = 128,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,959.30x = 325,629.78 × 128,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,959.30x = 41,854,843,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,854,843,310.09/235,959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,381.62

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