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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,107.06, 316,169.51 and 127,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,107.06, 316,169.51 and 127,132.92 is: 175,444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,107.06 : 316,169.51 = 127,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,107.06/316,169.51 = 127,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,107.06x = 316,169.51 × 127,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,107.06x = 40,195,552,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,552,385.60/229,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,444.41

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