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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,971.05, 325,638.39 and 128,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,971.05, 325,638.39 and 128,541.09 is: 177,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,971.05 : 325,638.39 = 128,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,971.05/325,638.39 = 128,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,971.05x = 325,638.39 × 128,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,971.05x = 41,857,912,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857,912,461.00/235,971.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,385.80

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