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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,160.55, 316,236.80 and 127,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,160.55, 316,236.80 and 127,180.09 is: 175,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,160.55 : 316,236.80 = 127,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,160.55/316,236.80 = 127,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,160.55x = 316,236.80 × 127,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,160.55x = 40,219,022,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,219,022,468.23/229,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,505.88

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