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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,534.08, 315,359.52 and 127,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,534.08, 315,359.52 and 127,918.40 is: 176,517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,534.08 : 315,359.52 = 127,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,534.08/315,359.52 = 127,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,534.08x = 315,359.52 × 127,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,534.08x = 40,340,285,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,340,285,223.17/228,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,517.59

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