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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,062.65, 314,717.16 and 126,081.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,062.65, 314,717.16 and 126,081.62 is: 173,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,062.65 : 314,717.16 = 126,081.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,062.65/314,717.16 = 126,081.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,062.65x = 314,717.16 × 126,081.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,062.65x = 39,680,049,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,680,049,374.60/228,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,987.50

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