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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,996.30, 325,673.28 and 128,566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,996.30, 325,673.28 and 128,566.42 is: 177,420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,996.30 : 325,673.28 = 128,566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,996.30/325,673.28 = 128,566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,996.30x = 325,673.28 × 128,566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,996.30x = 41,870,647,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870,647,699.26/235,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,420.78

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