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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,009.36, 314,646.48 and 127,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,009.36, 314,646.48 and 127,407.36 is: 175,818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,009.36 : 314,646.48 = 127,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,009.36/314,646.48 = 127,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,009.36x = 314,646.48 × 127,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,009.36x = 40,088,277,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088,277,350.09/228,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,818.56

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