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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,210.95, 316,308.33 and 127,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,210.95, 316,308.33 and 127,237.22 is: 175,585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,210.95 : 316,308.33 = 127,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,210.95/316,308.33 = 127,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,210.95x = 316,308.33 × 127,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,210.95x = 40,246,190,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246,190,990.50/229,210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,585.81

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