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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,183.38, 316,268.30 and 127,202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,183.38, 316,268.30 and 127,202.86 is: 175,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,183.38 : 316,268.30 = 127,202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,183.38/316,268.30 = 127,202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,183.38x = 316,268.30 × 127,202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,183.38x = 40,230,232,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,230,232,287.34/229,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,537.30

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