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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,983.85, 318,736.97 and 128,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,983.85, 318,736.97 and 128,995.15 is: 178,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,983.85 : 318,736.97 = 128,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,983.85/318,736.97 = 128,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,983.85x = 318,736.97 × 128,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,983.85x = 41,115,524,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115,524,485.38/230,983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,001.73

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