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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,341.83, 316,495.97 and 127,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,341.83, 316,495.97 and 127,376.73 is: 175,782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,341.83 : 316,495.97 = 127,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,341.83/316,495.97 = 127,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,341.83x = 316,495.97 × 127,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,341.83x = 40,314,221,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,314,221,871.13/229,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,782.25

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