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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,978.63, 315,992.70 and 127,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,978.63, 315,992.70 and 127,014.11 is: 175,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,978.63 : 315,992.70 = 127,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,978.63/315,992.70 = 127,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,978.63x = 315,992.70 × 127,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,978.63x = 40,135,529,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,135,529,977.03/228,978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,280.68

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