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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,170.01, 316,252.22 and 127,196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,170.01, 316,252.22 and 127,196.35 is: 175,529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,170.01 : 316,252.22 = 127,196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,170.01/316,252.22 = 127,196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,170.01x = 316,252.22 × 127,196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,170.01x = 40,226,127,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,226,127,526.24/229,170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,529.63

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