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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,078.22, 314,735.21 and 126,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,078.22, 314,735.21 and 126,097.73 is: 174,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,078.22 : 314,735.21 = 126,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,078.22/314,735.21 = 126,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,078.22x = 314,735.21 × 126,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,078.22x = 39,687,395,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,687,395,532.07/228,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,007.83

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