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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,208.27, 316,291.59 and 127,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,208.27, 316,291.59 and 127,225.70 is: 175,562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,208.27 : 316,291.59 = 127,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,208.27/316,291.59 = 127,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,208.27x = 316,291.59 × 127,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,208.27x = 40,240,420,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,240,420,683.46/229,208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,562.69

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