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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,237.80, 334,856.70 and 128,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,237.80, 334,856.70 and 128,759.40 is: 193,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,237.80 : 334,856.70 = 128,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,237.80/334,856.70 = 128,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,237.80x = 334,856.70 × 128,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,237.80x = 43,115,947,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115,947,777.98/223,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,139.10

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