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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,996.43, 325,673.79 and 128,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,996.43, 325,673.79 and 128,566.20 is: 177,420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,996.43 : 325,673.79 = 128,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,996.43/325,673.79 = 128,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,996.43x = 325,673.79 × 128,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,996.43x = 41,870,641,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870,641,619.90/235,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,420.66

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