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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,034.25, 316,067.67 and 127,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,034.25, 316,067.67 and 127,056.60 is: 175,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,034.25 : 316,067.67 = 127,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,034.25/316,067.67 = 127,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,034.25x = 316,067.67 × 127,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,034.25x = 40,158,483,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,158,483,520.12/229,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,338.33

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