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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,979.79, 325,650.52 and 128,549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,979.79, 325,650.52 and 128,549.90 is: 177,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,979.79 : 325,650.52 = 128,549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,979.79/325,650.52 = 128,549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,979.79x = 325,650.52 × 128,549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,979.79x = 41,862,341,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,341,780.95/235,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,398.00

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