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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,429.36, 315,242.82 and 127,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,429.36, 315,242.82 and 127,827.36 is: 176,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,429.36 : 315,242.82 = 127,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,429.36/315,242.82 = 127,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,429.36x = 315,242.82 × 127,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,429.36x = 40,296,657,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,296,657,439.56/228,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,407.52

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