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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,179.31, 317,642.55 and 128,204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,179.31, 317,642.55 and 128,204.45 is: 176,919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,179.31 : 317,642.55 = 128,204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,179.31/317,642.55 = 128,204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,179.31x = 317,642.55 × 128,204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,179.31x = 40,723,188,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,723,188,419.35/230,179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,919.41

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