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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,098.48, 314,762.38 and 126,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,098.48, 314,762.38 and 126,115.94 is: 174,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,098.48 : 314,762.38 = 126,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,098.48/314,762.38 = 126,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,098.48x = 314,762.38 × 126,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,098.48x = 39,696,552,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,696,552,486.12/228,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,032.52

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