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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,189.48, 316,276.57 and 127,208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,189.48, 316,276.57 and 127,208.99 is: 175,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,189.48 : 316,276.57 = 127,208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,189.48/316,276.57 = 127,208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,189.48x = 316,276.57 × 127,208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,189.48x = 40,233,223,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,233,223,030.36/229,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,545.68

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