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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,464.17, 315,280.51 and 127,862.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,464.17, 315,280.51 and 127,862.17 is: 176,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,464.17 : 315,280.51 = 127,862.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,464.17/315,280.51 = 127,862.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,464.17x = 315,280.51 × 127,862.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,464.17x = 40,312,450,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,312,450,167.31/228,464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,449.77

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