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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,973.68, 316,003.08 and 127,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,973.68, 316,003.08 and 127,032 is: 175,314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,973.68 : 316,003.08 = 127,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,973.68/316,003.08 = 127,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,973.68x = 316,003.08 × 127,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,973.68x = 40,142,503,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,142,503,258.56/228,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,314.92

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