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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,092.03, 316,164.29 and 127,136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,092.03, 316,164.29 and 127,136.74 is: 175,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,092.03 : 316,164.29 = 127,136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,092.03/316,164.29 = 127,136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,092.03x = 316,164.29 × 127,136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,092.03x = 40,196,097,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,196,097,135.01/229,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,458.30

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