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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,713.27, 315,624.33 and 128,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,713.27, 315,624.33 and 128,111.27 is: 176,793.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,713.27 : 315,624.33 = 128,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,713.27/315,624.33 = 128,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,713.27x = 315,624.33 × 128,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,713.27x = 40,435,032,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435,032,181.08/228,713.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,793.56

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