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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,986.41, 316,039.08 and 127,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,986.41, 316,039.08 and 127,044.70 is: 175,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,986.41 : 316,039.08 = 127,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,986.41/316,039.08 = 127,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,986.41x = 316,039.08 × 127,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,986.41x = 40,151,090,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151,090,106.88/228,986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,342.68

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