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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,163.83, 316,241.33 and 127,183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,163.83, 316,241.33 and 127,183.31 is: 175,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,163.83 : 316,241.33 = 127,183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,163.83/316,241.33 = 127,183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,163.83x = 316,241.33 × 127,183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,163.83x = 40,220,618,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220,618,472.29/229,163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,510.33

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