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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,899.93, 318,638.86 and 128,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,899.93, 318,638.86 and 128,927.14 is: 177,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,899.93 : 318,638.86 = 128,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,899.93/318,638.86 = 128,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,899.93x = 318,638.86 × 128,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,899.93x = 41,081,195,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,081,195,793.75/230,899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,917.75

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