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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,121.05, 314,795.39 and 127,519.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,121.05, 314,795.39 and 127,519.05 is: 175,969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,121.05 : 314,795.39 = 127,519.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,121.05/314,795.39 = 127,519.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,121.05x = 314,795.39 × 127,519.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,121.05x = 40,142,408,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,142,408,439.58/228,121.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,969.77

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