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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,465.42, 315,282.24 and 127,863.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,465.42, 315,282.24 and 127,863.42 is: 176,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,465.42 : 315,282.24 = 127,863.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,465.42/315,282.24 = 127,863.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,465.42x = 315,282.24 × 127,863.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,465.42x = 40,313,065,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313,065,471.66/228,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,451.50

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