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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,191.59, 316,250.69 and 127,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,191.59, 316,250.69 and 127,217.82 is: 175,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,191.59 : 316,250.69 = 127,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,191.59/316,250.69 = 127,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,191.59x = 316,250.69 × 127,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,191.59x = 40,232,723,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,232,723,673.34/229,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,541.88

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