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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,824.88, 315,777.47 and 128,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,824.88, 315,777.47 and 128,222.88 is: 176,947.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,824.88 : 315,777.47 = 128,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,824.88/315,777.47 = 128,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,824.88x = 315,777.47 × 128,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,824.88x = 40,489,896,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,489,896,001.40/228,824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,947.09

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