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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,924.88, 315,915.34 and 128,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,924.88, 315,915.34 and 128,322.88 is: 177,085.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,924.88 : 315,915.34 = 128,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,924.88/315,915.34 = 128,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,924.88x = 315,915.34 × 128,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,924.88x = 40,539,166,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539,166,264.98/228,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,085.02

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