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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,423.30, 179,442.70 and 128,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,423.30, 179,442.70 and 128,423.30 is: 179,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,423.30 : 179,442.70 = 128,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,423.30/179,442.70 = 128,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,423.30x = 179,442.70 × 128,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,423.30x = 23,044,623,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,623,694.91/128,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,442.70

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