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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,289.44, 315,022.32 and 127,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,289.44, 315,022.32 and 127,668 is: 176,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,289.44 : 315,022.32 = 127,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,289.44/315,022.32 = 127,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,289.44x = 315,022.32 × 127,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,289.44x = 40,218,269,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,218,269,549.76/228,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,172.27

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