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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,478.24, 315,300.36 and 127,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,478.24, 315,300.36 and 127,876.24 is: 176,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,478.24 : 315,300.36 = 127,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,478.24/315,300.36 = 127,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,478.24x = 315,300.36 × 127,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,478.24x = 40,319,424,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319,424,507.45/228,478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,469.43

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