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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,602, 315,470.76 and 128,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,602, 315,470.76 and 128,002.16 is: 176,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,602 : 315,470.76 = 128,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,602/315,470.76 = 128,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,602x = 315,470.76 × 128,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,602x = 40,380,938,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380,938,696.84/228,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,642.98

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