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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,197.02, 316,258.16 and 127,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,197.02, 316,258.16 and 127,223.26 is: 175,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,197.02 : 316,258.16 = 127,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,197.02/316,258.16 = 127,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,197.02x = 316,258.16 × 127,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,197.02x = 40,235,392,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235,392,535.51/229,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,549.37

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