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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,791.48, 315,731.34 and 128,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,791.48, 315,731.34 and 128,189.24 is: 176,900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,791.48 : 315,731.34 = 128,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,791.48/315,731.34 = 128,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,791.48x = 315,731.34 × 128,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,791.48x = 40,473,360,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,473,360,518.78/228,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,900.65

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