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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,180.73, 316,264.50 and 127,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,180.73, 316,264.50 and 127,200.24 is: 175,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,180.73 : 316,264.50 = 127,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,180.73/316,264.50 = 127,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,180.73x = 316,264.50 × 127,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,180.73x = 40,228,920,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228,920,303.48/229,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,533.61

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