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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,161.96, 316,238.72 and 127,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,161.96, 316,238.72 and 127,181.48 is: 175,507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,161.96 : 316,238.72 = 127,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,161.96/316,238.72 = 127,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,161.96x = 316,238.72 × 127,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,161.96x = 40,219,708,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,219,708,442.91/229,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,507.79

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