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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,830.26, 315,784.88 and 128,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,830.26, 315,784.88 and 128,228.26 is: 176,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,830.26 : 315,784.88 = 128,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,830.26/315,784.88 = 128,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,830.26x = 315,784.88 × 128,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,830.26x = 40,492,543,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492,543,797.21/228,830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,954.50

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