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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,005.19, 316,032.23 and 127,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,005.19, 316,032.23 and 127,027.33 is: 175,300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,005.19 : 316,032.23 = 127,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,005.19/316,032.23 = 127,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,005.19x = 316,032.23 × 127,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,005.19x = 40,144,729,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,144,729,421.98/229,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,300.52

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