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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,410.56, 317,971.68 and 128,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,410.56, 317,971.68 and 128,446.56 is: 177,259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,410.56 : 317,971.68 = 128,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,410.56/317,971.68 = 128,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,410.56x = 317,971.68 × 128,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,410.56x = 40,842,368,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842,368,473.42/230,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,259.10

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