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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,929.13, 314,542.20 and 127,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,929.13, 314,542.20 and 127,327.13 is: 175,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,929.13 : 314,542.20 = 127,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,929.13/314,542.20 = 127,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,929.13x = 314,542.20 × 127,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,929.13x = 40,049,754,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,754,017.18/227,929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,711.44

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