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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,146.54, 314,844.32 and 126,166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,146.54, 314,844.32 and 126,166.73 is: 174,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,146.54 : 314,844.32 = 126,166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,146.54/314,844.32 = 126,166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,146.54x = 314,844.32 × 126,166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,146.54x = 39,722,877,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722,877,682.64/228,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,111.24

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