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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,983.84, 316,035.55 and 127,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,983.84, 316,035.55 and 127,042.14 is: 175,339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,983.84 : 316,035.55 = 127,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,983.84/316,035.55 = 127,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,983.84x = 316,035.55 × 127,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,983.84x = 40,149,831,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,149,831,085.34/228,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,339.14

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