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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,225.02, 316,325.52 and 127,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,225.02, 316,325.52 and 127,244.52 is: 175,594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,225.02 : 316,325.52 = 127,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,225.02/316,325.52 = 127,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,225.02x = 316,325.52 × 127,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,225.02x = 40,250,688,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,250,688,956.15/229,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,594.66

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