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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,063.96, 314,727.48 and 127,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,063.96, 314,727.48 and 127,461.96 is: 175,897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,063.96 : 314,727.48 = 127,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,063.96/314,727.48 = 127,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,063.96x = 314,727.48 × 127,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,063.96x = 40,115,781,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115,781,466.66/228,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,897.07

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