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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,004.11, 316,030.74 and 127,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,004.11, 316,030.74 and 127,026.25 is: 175,299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,004.11 : 316,030.74 = 127,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,004.11/316,030.74 = 127,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,004.11x = 316,030.74 × 127,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,004.11x = 40,144,199,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,144,199,766.60/229,004.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,299.04

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