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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,014.78, 316,042.30 and 127,046.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,014.78, 316,042.30 and 127,046.91 is: 175,325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,014.78 : 316,042.30 = 127,046.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,014.78/316,042.30 = 127,046.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,014.78x = 316,042.30 × 127,046.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,014.78x = 40,152,197,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152,197,644.29/229,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,325.79

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