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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,030.28, 314,679.71 and 126,058.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,030.28, 314,679.71 and 126,058.37 is: 173,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,030.28 : 314,679.71 = 126,058.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,030.28/314,679.71 = 126,058.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,030.28x = 314,679.71 × 126,058.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,030.28x = 39,668,010,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668,010,291.03/228,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,959.40

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