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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,964.97, 325,629.99 and 128,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,964.97, 325,629.99 and 128,534.67 is: 177,376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,964.97 : 325,629.99 = 128,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,964.97/325,629.99 = 128,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,964.97x = 325,629.99 × 128,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,964.97x = 41,854,743,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,854,743,306.75/235,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,376.94

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