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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,738.48, 315,658.80 and 128,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,738.48, 315,658.80 and 128,136.48 is: 176,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,738.48 : 315,658.80 = 128,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,738.48/315,658.80 = 128,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,738.48x = 315,658.80 × 128,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,738.48x = 40,447,407,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,407,513.02/228,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,828.17

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