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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,443.88, 315,256.74 and 127,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,443.88, 315,256.74 and 127,841.64 is: 176,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,443.88 : 315,256.74 = 127,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,443.88/315,256.74 = 127,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,443.88x = 315,256.74 × 127,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,443.88x = 40,302,938,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302,938,662.65/228,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,423.81

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