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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,963, 325,631.80 and 128,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,963, 325,631.80 and 128,533.92 is: 177,378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,963 : 325,631.80 = 128,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,963/325,631.80 = 128,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,963x = 325,631.80 × 128,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,963x = 41,854,731,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,854,731,730.66/235,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,378.37

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