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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,466.92, 315,284.31 and 127,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,466.92, 315,284.31 and 127,864.92 is: 176,453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,466.92 : 315,284.31 = 127,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,466.92/315,284.31 = 127,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,466.92x = 315,284.31 × 127,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,466.92x = 40,313,803,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313,803,075.41/228,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,453.57

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