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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,057.04, 314,719.56 and 127,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,057.04, 314,719.56 and 127,456.72 is: 175,890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,057.04 : 314,719.56 = 127,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,057.04/314,719.56 = 127,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,057.04x = 314,719.56 × 127,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,057.04x = 40,113,122,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113,122,837.44/228,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,890.75

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