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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,162.86, 340,307.56 and 127,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,162.86, 340,307.56 and 127,019.32 is: 190,284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,162.86 : 340,307.56 = 127,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,162.86/340,307.56 = 127,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,162.86x = 340,307.56 × 127,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,162.86x = 43,225,634,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,225,634,862.06/227,162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,284.78

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