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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,040.51, 314,668.65 and 126,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,040.51, 314,668.65 and 126,052.20 is: 173,936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,040.51 : 314,668.65 = 126,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,040.51/314,668.65 = 126,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,040.51x = 314,668.65 × 126,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,040.51x = 39,664,675,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664,675,603.53/228,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,936.97

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