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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,087.78, 314,748.44 and 126,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,087.78, 314,748.44 and 126,107.30 is: 174,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,087.78 : 314,748.44 = 126,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,087.78/314,748.44 = 126,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,087.78x = 314,748.44 × 126,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,087.78x = 39,692,075,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,692,075,947.61/228,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,021.05

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