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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,829.57, 315,783.93 and 128,227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,829.57, 315,783.93 and 128,227.57 is: 176,953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,829.57 : 315,783.93 = 128,227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,829.57/315,783.93 = 128,227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,829.57x = 315,783.93 × 128,227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,829.57x = 40,492,205,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492,205,680.34/228,829.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,953.56

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