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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,432.80, 179,391.20 and 128,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,432.80, 179,391.20 and 128,432.80 is: 179,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,432.80 : 179,391.20 = 128,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,432.80/179,391.20 = 128,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,432.80x = 179,391.20 × 128,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,432.80x = 23,039,714,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,714,111.36/128,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,391.20

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