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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,397, 316,567.86 and 128,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,397, 316,567.86 and 128,797.16 is: 177,740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,397 : 316,567.86 = 128,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,397/316,567.86 = 128,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,397x = 316,567.86 × 128,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,397x = 40,773,041,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,041,315.28/229,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,740.08

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