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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,982.68, 325,652.34 and 128,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,982.68, 325,652.34 and 128,554 is: 177,402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,982.68 : 325,652.34 = 128,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,982.68/325,652.34 = 128,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,982.68x = 325,652.34 × 128,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,982.68x = 41,863,910,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,910,916.36/235,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,402.47

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