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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,060.13, 316,092.31 and 127,084.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,060.13, 316,092.31 and 127,084.51 is: 175,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,060.13 : 316,092.31 = 127,084.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,060.13/316,092.31 = 127,084.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,060.13x = 316,092.31 × 127,084.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,060.13x = 40,170,436,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,170,436,331.12/229,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,370.70

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