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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,248.63, 316,348.88 and 127,268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,248.63, 316,348.88 and 127,268.15 is: 175,622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,248.63 : 316,348.88 = 127,268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,248.63/316,348.88 = 127,268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,248.63x = 316,348.88 × 127,268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,248.63x = 40,261,134,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261,134,494.09/229,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,622.14

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