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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,304.96, 316,430.27 and 127,336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,304.96, 316,430.27 and 127,336.94 is: 175,719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,304.96 : 316,430.27 = 127,336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,304.96/316,430.27 = 127,336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,304.96x = 316,430.27 × 127,336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,304.96x = 40,293,261,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,293,261,218.64/229,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,719.10

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