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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,660.63, 318,311.87 and 128,686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,660.63, 318,311.87 and 128,686.11 is: 177,586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,660.63 : 318,311.87 = 128,686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,660.63/318,311.87 = 128,686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,660.63x = 318,311.87 × 128,686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,660.63x = 40,962,317,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,962,317,434.62/230,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,586.95

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