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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,475.38, 315,300.21 and 127,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,475.38, 315,300.21 and 127,873.14 is: 176,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,475.38 : 315,300.21 = 127,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,475.38/315,300.21 = 127,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,475.38x = 315,300.21 × 127,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,475.38x = 40,318,427,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,427,895.36/228,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,467.28

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