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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,007.95, 316,036.03 and 127,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,007.95, 316,036.03 and 127,030.08 is: 175,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,007.95 : 316,036.03 = 127,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,007.95/316,036.03 = 127,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,007.95x = 316,036.03 × 127,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,007.95x = 40,146,082,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146,082,173.78/229,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,304.32

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