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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,458.96, 342,803.64 and 128,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,458.96, 342,803.64 and 128,730.32 is: 193,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,458.96 : 342,803.64 = 128,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,458.96/342,803.64 = 128,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,458.96x = 342,803.64 × 128,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,458.96x = 44,129,222,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,222,274.36/228,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,160.39

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