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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,655.72, 315,554.34 and 128,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,655.72, 315,554.34 and 128,054.44 is: 176,720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,655.72 : 315,554.34 = 128,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,655.72/315,554.34 = 128,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,655.72x = 315,554.34 × 128,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,655.72x = 40,408,134,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408,134,298.27/228,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,720.42

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