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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,283.33, 316,395.57 and 127,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,283.33, 316,395.57 and 127,303.52 is: 175,670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,283.33 : 316,395.57 = 127,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,283.33/316,395.57 = 127,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,283.33x = 316,395.57 × 127,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,283.33x = 40,278,269,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,278,269,773.41/229,283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,670.29

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