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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,219.76, 314,941.44 and 127,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,219.76, 314,941.44 and 127,617.76 is: 176,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,219.76 : 314,941.44 = 127,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,219.76/314,941.44 = 127,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,219.76x = 314,941.44 × 127,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,219.76x = 40,192,121,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,192,121,103.97/228,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,111.49

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