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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,063.58, 314,714.16 and 126,082.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,063.58, 314,714.16 and 126,082.93 is: 173,986.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,063.58 : 314,714.16 = 126,082.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,063.58/314,714.16 = 126,082.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,063.58x = 314,714.16 × 126,082.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,063.58x = 39,680,083,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,680,083,405.29/228,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,986.94

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