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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,460.42, 315,275.34 and 127,858.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,460.42, 315,275.34 and 127,858.42 is: 176,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,460.42 : 315,275.34 = 127,858.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,460.42/315,275.34 = 127,858.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,460.42x = 315,275.34 × 127,858.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,460.42x = 40,310,606,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310,606,837.36/228,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,444.60

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