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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,975.68, 325,642.68 and 128,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,975.68, 325,642.68 and 128,547 is: 177,392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,975.68 : 325,642.68 = 128,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,975.68/325,642.68 = 128,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,975.68x = 325,642.68 × 128,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,975.68x = 41,860,389,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860,389,585.96/235,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,392.81

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