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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,031.52, 314,683.92 and 127,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,031.52, 314,683.92 and 127,429.52 is: 175,852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,031.52 : 314,683.92 = 127,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,031.52/314,683.92 = 127,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,031.52x = 314,683.92 × 127,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,031.52x = 40,100,020,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100,020,877.32/228,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,852.97

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