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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,188.23, 316,274.85 and 127,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,188.23, 316,274.85 and 127,207.74 is: 175,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,188.23 : 316,274.85 = 127,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,188.23/316,274.85 = 127,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,188.23x = 316,274.85 × 127,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,188.23x = 40,232,608,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,232,608,887.34/229,188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,543.96

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