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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,979.36, 314,605.08 and 127,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,979.36, 314,605.08 and 127,377.36 is: 175,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,979.36 : 314,605.08 = 127,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,979.36/314,605.08 = 127,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,979.36x = 314,605.08 × 127,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,979.36x = 40,073,564,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,073,564,532.99/227,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,777.16

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