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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,220.26, 314,942.13 and 127,618.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,220.26, 314,942.13 and 127,618.26 is: 176,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,220.26 : 314,942.13 = 127,618.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,220.26/314,942.13 = 127,618.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,220.26x = 314,942.13 × 127,618.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,220.26x = 40,192,366,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,192,366,631.29/228,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,112.18

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