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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,128, 307,955.52 and 127,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,128, 307,955.52 and 127,638.72 is: 176,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,128 : 307,955.52 = 127,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,128/307,955.52 = 127,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,128x = 307,955.52 × 127,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,128x = 39,307,048,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,048,389.73/223,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,163.67

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