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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,553.20, 315,399.96 and 127,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,553.20, 315,399.96 and 127,954.80 is: 176,575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,553.20 : 315,399.96 = 127,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,553.20/315,399.96 = 127,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,553.20x = 315,399.96 × 127,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,553.20x = 40,356,938,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,356,938,801.81/228,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,575.69

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