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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,239.05, 317,725.09 and 128,264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,239.05, 317,725.09 and 128,264.37 is: 177,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,239.05 : 317,725.09 = 128,264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,239.05/317,725.09 = 128,264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,239.05x = 317,725.09 × 128,264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,239.05x = 40,752,808,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,752,808,502.04/230,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,002.16

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