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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,318.24, 315,095.76 and 127,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,318.24, 315,095.76 and 127,748.64 is: 176,302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,318.24 : 315,095.76 = 127,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,318.24/315,095.76 = 127,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,318.24x = 315,095.76 × 127,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,318.24x = 40,253,054,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,253,054,809.77/228,318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,302.40

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