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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,080.08, 314,751.72 and 127,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,080.08, 314,751.72 and 127,475.92 is: 175,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,080.08 : 314,751.72 = 127,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,080.08/314,751.72 = 127,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,080.08x = 314,751.72 × 127,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,080.08x = 40,123,265,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123,265,078.58/228,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,917.45

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