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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,476.88, 315,302.28 and 127,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,476.88, 315,302.28 and 127,874.64 is: 176,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,476.88 : 315,302.28 = 127,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,476.88/315,302.28 = 127,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,476.88x = 315,302.28 × 127,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,476.88x = 40,319,165,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319,165,546.18/228,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,469.35

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