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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,269.80, 315,006.18 and 127,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,269.80, 315,006.18 and 127,661.80 is: 176,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,269.80 : 315,006.18 = 127,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,269.80/315,006.18 = 127,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,269.80x = 315,006.18 × 127,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,269.80x = 40,214,255,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214,255,949.92/228,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,169.85

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