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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,256.14, 317,776.83 and 128,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,256.14, 317,776.83 and 128,298.20 is: 177,064.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,256.14 : 317,776.83 = 128,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,256.14/317,776.83 = 128,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,256.14x = 317,776.83 × 128,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,256.14x = 40,770,193,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,770,193,701.82/230,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,064.53

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