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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,056.06, 316,086.71 and 127,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,056.06, 316,086.71 and 127,080.44 is: 175,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,056.06 : 316,086.71 = 127,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,056.06/316,086.71 = 127,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,056.06x = 316,086.71 × 127,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,056.06x = 40,168,437,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,437,154.44/229,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,365.09

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