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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,351.92, 316,516.14 and 127,377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,351.92, 316,516.14 and 127,377.78 is: 175,787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,351.92 : 316,516.14 = 127,377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,351.92/316,516.14 = 127,377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,351.92x = 316,516.14 × 127,377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,351.92x = 40,317,123,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317,123,247.37/229,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,787.16

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