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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,283.78, 177,080.94 and 114,831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,283.78, 177,080.94 and 114,831.30 is: 158,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,283.78 : 177,080.94 = 114,831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,283.78/177,080.94 = 114,831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,283.78x = 177,080.94 × 114,831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,283.78x = 20,334,434,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,334,434,545.42/128,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,511.35

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