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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,973.85, 325,643.38 and 128,543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,973.85, 325,643.38 and 128,543.62 is: 177,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,973.85 : 325,643.38 = 128,543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,973.85/325,643.38 = 128,543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,973.85x = 325,643.38 × 128,543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,973.85x = 41,859,378,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,859,378,894.24/235,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,389.91

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