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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,275.44, 177,069.60 and 114,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,275.44, 177,069.60 and 114,822.96 is: 158,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,275.44 : 177,069.60 = 114,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,275.44/177,069.60 = 114,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,275.44x = 177,069.60 × 114,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,275.44x = 20,331,655,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331,655,598.02/128,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,499.99

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