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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,981, 314,613.90 and 127,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,981, 314,613.90 and 127,379 is: 175,783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,981 : 314,613.90 = 127,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,981/314,613.90 = 127,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,981x = 314,613.90 × 127,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,981x = 40,075,203,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075,203,968.10/227,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,783.09

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