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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,982.21, 325,653.77 and 128,552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,982.21, 325,653.77 and 128,552.21 is: 177,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,982.21 : 325,653.77 = 128,552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,982.21/325,653.77 = 128,552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,982.21x = 325,653.77 × 128,552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,982.21x = 41,863,512,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,512,851.34/235,982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,401.14

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