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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,194.51, 316,282.35 and 127,219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,194.51, 316,282.35 and 127,219.68 is: 175,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,194.51 : 316,282.35 = 127,219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,194.51/316,282.35 = 127,219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,194.51x = 316,282.35 × 127,219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,194.51x = 40,237,339,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237,339,356.65/229,194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,559.79

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