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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,185.56, 314,896.98 and 127,583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,185.56, 314,896.98 and 127,583.56 is: 176,065.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,185.56 : 314,896.98 = 127,583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,185.56/314,896.98 = 127,583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,185.56x = 314,896.98 × 127,583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,185.56x = 40,175,677,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175,677,741.65/228,185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,065.82

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