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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,601, 315,469.38 and 128,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,601, 315,469.38 and 128,001.16 is: 176,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,601 : 315,469.38 = 128,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,601/315,469.38 = 128,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,601x = 315,469.38 × 128,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,601x = 40,380,446,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380,446,584.48/228,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,641.60

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