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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,466.17, 315,283.26 and 127,864.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,466.17, 315,283.26 and 127,864.17 is: 176,452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,466.17 : 315,283.26 = 127,864.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,466.17/315,283.26 = 127,864.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,466.17x = 315,283.26 × 127,864.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,466.17x = 40,313,432,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313,432,354.79/228,466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,452.52

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