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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,950.44, 315,950.34 and 128,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,950.44, 315,950.34 and 128,346.28 is: 177,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,950.44 : 315,950.34 = 128,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,950.44/315,950.34 = 128,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,950.44x = 315,950.34 × 128,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,950.44x = 40,551,050,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551,050,803.74/228,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,117.16

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