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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,994.12, 316,049.72 and 127,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,994.12, 316,049.72 and 127,052.38 is: 175,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,994.12 : 316,049.72 = 127,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,994.12/316,049.72 = 127,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,994.12x = 316,049.72 × 127,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,994.12x = 40,154,868,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,154,868,884.13/228,994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,353.27

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