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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,377.41, 317,939.31 and 128,435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,377.41, 317,939.31 and 128,435.87 is: 177,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,377.41 : 317,939.31 = 128,435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,377.41/317,939.31 = 128,435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,377.41x = 317,939.31 × 128,435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,377.41x = 40,834,812,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,834,812,681.90/230,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,251.81

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