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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,080, 314,760.12 and 127,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,080, 314,760.12 and 127,478 is: 175,925.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,080 : 314,760.12 = 127,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,080/314,760.12 = 127,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,080x = 314,760.12 × 127,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,080x = 40,124,990,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,990,577.36/228,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,925.07

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