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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,293, 316,424.34 and 128,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,293, 316,424.34 and 128,691 is: 177,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,293 : 316,424.34 = 128,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,293/316,424.34 = 128,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,293x = 316,424.34 × 128,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,293x = 40,720,964,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720,964,738.94/229,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,593.58

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