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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,063.28, 316,145.30 and 127,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,063.28, 316,145.30 and 127,121.50 is: 175,448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,063.28 : 316,145.30 = 127,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,063.28/316,145.30 = 127,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,063.28x = 316,145.30 × 127,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,063.28x = 40,188,864,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,188,864,513.52/229,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,448.74

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