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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,506.88, 315,339.52 and 127,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,506.88, 315,339.52 and 127,904 is: 176,507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,506.88 : 315,339.52 = 127,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,506.88/315,339.52 = 127,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,506.88x = 315,339.52 × 127,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,506.88x = 40,333,185,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,333,185,966.08/228,506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,507.53

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