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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,249.36, 316,349.92 and 127,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,249.36, 316,349.92 and 127,268.88 is: 175,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,249.36 : 316,349.92 = 127,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,249.36/316,349.92 = 127,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,249.36x = 316,349.92 × 127,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,249.36x = 40,261,500,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261,500,006.49/229,249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,623.17

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