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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,082.08, 314,754.48 and 127,477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,082.08, 314,754.48 and 127,477.92 is: 175,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,082.08 : 314,754.48 = 127,477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,082.08/314,754.48 = 127,477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,082.08x = 314,754.48 × 127,477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,082.08x = 40,124,246,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,246,421.08/228,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,920.21

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