Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,476.16, 316,675.20 and 128,872
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229,476.16, 316,675.20 and 128,872 is: 177,842.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,476.16 : 316,675.20 = 128,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,476.16/316,675.20 = 128,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,476.16x = 316,675.20 × 128,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,476.16x = 40,810,566,374.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,810,566,374.40/229,476.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,842.29
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