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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,460.92, 315,276.03 and 127,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,460.92, 315,276.03 and 127,858.92 is: 176,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,460.92 : 315,276.03 = 127,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,460.92/315,276.03 = 127,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,460.92x = 315,276.03 × 127,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,460.92x = 40,310,852,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310,852,697.69/228,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,445.29

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