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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,985.32, 325,651.53 and 128,552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,985.32, 325,651.53 and 128,552.59 is: 177,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,985.32 : 325,651.53 = 128,552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,985.32/325,651.53 = 128,552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,985.32x = 325,651.53 × 128,552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,985.32x = 41,863,347,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,347,618.96/235,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,398.10

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