Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,324.44, 316,457.12 and 127,356.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229,324.44, 316,457.12 and 127,356.44 is: 175,746.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,324.44 : 316,457.12 = 127,356.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,324.44/316,457.12 = 127,356.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,324.44x = 316,457.12 × 127,356.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,324.44x = 40,302,852,215.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,302,852,215.85/229,324.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,746.00
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