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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,312.62, 316,440.76 and 127,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,312.62, 316,440.76 and 127,344.54 is: 175,729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,312.62 : 316,440.76 = 127,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,312.62/316,440.76 = 127,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,312.62x = 316,440.76 × 127,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,312.62x = 40,297,003,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297,003,019.45/229,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,729.55

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