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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,507.78, 318,104.67 and 127,153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,507.78, 318,104.67 and 127,153.85 is: 175,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,507.78 : 318,104.67 = 127,153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,507.78/318,104.67 = 127,153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,507.78x = 318,104.67 × 127,153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,507.78x = 40,448,231,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,448,231,902.96/230,507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,474.48

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