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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,309.11, 316,435.93 and 127,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,309.11, 316,435.93 and 127,341.04 is: 175,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,309.11 : 316,435.93 = 127,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,309.11/316,435.93 = 127,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,309.11x = 316,435.93 × 127,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,309.11x = 40,295,279,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,295,279,192.54/229,309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,724.72

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