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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,475.88, 315,300.90 and 127,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,475.88, 315,300.90 and 127,873.64 is: 176,467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,475.88 : 315,300.90 = 127,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,475.88/315,300.90 = 127,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,475.88x = 315,300.90 × 127,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,475.88x = 40,318,673,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,673,778.28/228,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,467.97

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