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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,186.06, 316,277.87 and 127,212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,186.06, 316,277.87 and 127,212.93 is: 175,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,186.06 : 316,277.87 = 127,212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,186.06/316,277.87 = 127,212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,186.06x = 316,277.87 × 127,212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,186.06x = 40,234,633,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,633,900.79/229,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,554.46

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