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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,181.88, 316,266.23 and 127,201.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,181.88, 316,266.23 and 127,201.37 is: 175,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,181.88 : 316,266.23 = 127,201.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,181.88/316,266.23 = 127,201.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,181.88x = 316,266.23 × 127,201.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,181.88x = 40,229,495,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229,495,523.40/229,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,535.24

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