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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,258.24, 314,996.16 and 127,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,258.24, 314,996.16 and 127,656 is: 176,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,258.24 : 314,996.16 = 127,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,258.24/314,996.16 = 127,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,258.24x = 314,996.16 × 127,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,258.24x = 40,211,149,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211,149,800.96/228,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,165.16

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