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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,338.99, 316,459.15 and 127,350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,338.99, 316,459.15 and 127,350.59 is: 175,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,338.99 : 316,459.15 = 127,350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,338.99/316,459.15 = 127,350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,338.99x = 316,459.15 × 127,350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,338.99x = 40,301,257,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301,257,881.10/229,338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,727.89

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