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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,235.24, 177,014.02 and 114,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,235.24, 177,014.02 and 114,782.76 is: 158,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,235.24 : 177,014.02 = 114,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,235.24/177,014.02 = 114,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,235.24x = 177,014.02 × 114,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,235.24x = 20,318,157,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,318,157,774.30/128,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,444.42

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