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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,996.52, 325,663.98 and 128,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,996.52, 325,663.98 and 128,566.04 is: 177,415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,996.52 : 325,663.98 = 128,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,996.52/325,663.98 = 128,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,996.52x = 325,663.98 × 128,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,996.52x = 41,869,328,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869,328,279.24/235,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,415.02

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