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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,995.68, 317,393.99 and 128,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,995.68, 317,393.99 and 128,018.96 is: 176,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,995.68 : 317,393.99 = 128,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,995.68/317,393.99 = 128,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,995.68x = 317,393.99 × 128,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,995.68x = 40,632,447,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632,447,780.72/229,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,666.14

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