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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,143.71, 317,598.42 and 128,188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,143.71, 317,598.42 and 128,188.73 is: 176,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,143.71 : 317,598.42 = 128,188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,143.71/317,598.42 = 128,188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,143.71x = 317,598.42 × 128,188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,143.71x = 40,712,536,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712,536,876.96/230,143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,900.50

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