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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,212.02, 316,307.58 and 127,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,212.02, 316,307.58 and 127,231.49 is: 175,576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,212.02 : 316,307.58 = 127,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,212.02/316,307.58 = 127,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,212.02x = 316,307.58 × 127,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,212.02x = 40,244,284,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244,284,701.69/229,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,576.68

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