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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,249.28, 317,755 and 128,281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,249.28, 317,755 and 128,281.62 is: 177,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,249.28 : 317,755 = 128,281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,249.28/317,755 = 128,281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,249.28x = 317,755 × 128,281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,249.28x = 40,762,126,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762,126,163.10/230,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,034.76

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