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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,235.96, 325,999.74 and 128,808.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,235.96, 325,999.74 and 128,808.09 is: 177,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,235.96 : 325,999.74 = 128,808.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,235.96/325,999.74 = 128,808.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,235.96x = 325,999.74 × 128,808.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,235.96x = 41,991,403,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,991,403,849.90/236,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,751.96

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