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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,098.23, 314,762.02 and 126,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,098.23, 314,762.02 and 126,115.68 is: 174,032.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,098.23 : 314,762.02 = 126,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,098.23/314,762.02 = 126,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,098.23x = 314,762.02 × 126,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,098.23x = 39,696,426,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,696,426,190.47/228,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,032.15

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