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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,487.13, 315,312.24 and 127,885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,487.13, 315,312.24 and 127,885.13 is: 176,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,487.13 : 315,312.24 = 127,885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,487.13/315,312.24 = 127,885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,487.13x = 315,312.24 × 127,885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,487.13x = 40,323,745,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,323,745,226.43/228,487.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,481.48

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