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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,395, 316,565.10 and 128,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,395, 316,565.10 and 128,795.16 is: 177,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,395 : 316,565.10 = 128,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,395/316,565.10 = 128,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,395x = 316,565.10 × 128,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,395x = 40,772,052,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,772,052,704.92/229,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,737.32

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