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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,041.77, 316,071.77 and 127,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,041.77, 316,071.77 and 127,066.73 is: 175,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,041.77 : 316,071.77 = 127,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,041.77/316,071.77 = 127,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,041.77x = 316,071.77 × 127,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,041.77x = 40,162,204,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,162,204,043.52/229,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,348.82

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