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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,961.51, 325,629.72 and 128,532.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,961.51, 325,629.72 and 128,532.42 is: 177,376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,961.51 : 325,629.72 = 128,532.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,961.51/325,629.72 = 128,532.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,961.51x = 325,629.72 × 128,532.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,961.51x = 41,853,975,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853,975,935.52/235,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,376.29

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