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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,175.61, 317,641.35 and 128,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,175.61, 317,641.35 and 128,202.28 is: 176,918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,175.61 : 317,641.35 = 128,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,175.61/317,641.35 = 128,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,175.61x = 317,641.35 × 128,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,175.61x = 40,722,343,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722,343,704.07/230,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,918.59

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