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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,477.88, 315,303.66 and 127,875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,477.88, 315,303.66 and 127,875.64 is: 176,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,477.88 : 315,303.66 = 127,875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,477.88/315,303.66 = 127,875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,477.88x = 315,303.66 × 127,875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,477.88x = 40,319,657,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319,657,316.84/228,477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,470.73

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