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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,375.65, 317,944.17 and 128,410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,375.65, 317,944.17 and 128,410.42 is: 177,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,375.65 : 317,944.17 = 128,410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,375.65/317,944.17 = 128,410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,375.65x = 317,944.17 × 128,410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,375.65x = 40,827,344,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827,344,406.25/230,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,220.75

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