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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,227.02, 316,328.28 and 127,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,227.02, 316,328.28 and 127,246.52 is: 175,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,227.02 : 316,328.28 = 127,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,227.02/316,328.28 = 127,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,227.02x = 316,328.28 × 127,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,227.02x = 40,251,672,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,251,672,807.59/229,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,597.42

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