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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,166.13, 316,264.03 and 127,191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,166.13, 316,264.03 and 127,191.59 is: 175,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,166.13 : 316,264.03 = 127,191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,166.13/316,264.03 = 127,191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,166.13x = 316,264.03 × 127,191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,166.13x = 40,226,126,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,226,126,616.64/229,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,532.60

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