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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,279.25, 315,026.45 and 127,677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,279.25, 315,026.45 and 127,677.25 is: 176,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,279.25 : 315,026.45 = 127,677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,279.25/315,026.45 = 127,677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,279.25x = 315,026.45 × 127,677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,279.25x = 40,221,710,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,710,813.26/228,279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,195.21

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