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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,095.36, 314,769.74 and 126,125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,095.36, 314,769.74 and 126,125.27 is: 174,051.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,095.36 : 314,769.74 = 126,125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,095.36/314,769.74 = 126,125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,095.36x = 314,769.74 × 126,125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,095.36x = 39,700,416,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700,416,240.85/228,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,051.84

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