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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,995.92, 325,673.08 and 128,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,995.92, 325,673.08 and 128,565.72 is: 177,419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,995.92 : 325,673.08 = 128,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,995.92/325,673.08 = 128,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,995.92x = 325,673.08 × 128,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,995.92x = 41,870,394,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870,394,014.82/235,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,419.99

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