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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,737.06, 315,657.18 and 128,135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,737.06, 315,657.18 and 128,135.06 is: 176,826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,737.06 : 315,657.18 = 128,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,737.06/315,657.18 = 128,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,737.06x = 315,657.18 × 128,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,737.06x = 40,446,751,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446,751,698.73/228,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,826.40

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