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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,462.92, 315,278.79 and 127,860.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,462.92, 315,278.79 and 127,860.92 is: 176,448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,462.92 : 315,278.79 = 127,860.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,462.92/315,278.79 = 127,860.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,462.92x = 315,278.79 × 127,860.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,462.92x = 40,311,836,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,311,836,145.89/228,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,448.05

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