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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,861.24, 315,828.90 and 128,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,861.24, 315,828.90 and 128,259.24 is: 176,997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,861.24 : 315,828.90 = 128,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,861.24/315,828.90 = 128,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,861.24x = 315,828.90 × 128,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,861.24x = 40,507,974,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,507,974,684.04/228,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,997.97

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