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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,190.34, 316,276.74 and 127,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,190.34, 316,276.74 and 127,210.53 is: 175,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,190.34 : 316,276.74 = 127,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,190.34/316,276.74 = 127,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,190.34x = 316,276.74 × 127,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,190.34x = 40,233,731,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,233,731,722.07/229,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,547.24

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