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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,924, 315,934.60 and 128,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,924, 315,934.60 and 128,341.44 is: 177,122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,924 : 315,934.60 = 128,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,924/315,934.60 = 128,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,924x = 315,934.60 × 128,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,924x = 40,547,501,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547,501,509.82/228,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,122.11

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