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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,060.65, 314,714.40 and 126,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,060.65, 314,714.40 and 126,079.62 is: 173,984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,060.65 : 314,714.40 = 126,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,060.65/314,714.40 = 126,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,060.65x = 314,714.40 × 126,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,060.65x = 39,679,071,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,679,071,960.53/228,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,984.74

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