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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,162, 316,245.72 and 128,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,162, 316,245.72 and 128,562.16 is: 177,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,162 : 316,245.72 = 128,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,162/316,245.72 = 128,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,162x = 316,245.72 × 128,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,162x = 40,657,232,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657,232,853.96/229,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,416.99

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