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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,165.54, 314,870.54 and 126,185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,165.54, 314,870.54 and 126,185.73 is: 174,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,165.54 : 314,870.54 = 126,185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,165.54/314,870.54 = 126,185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,165.54x = 314,870.54 × 126,185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,165.54x = 39,732,168,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732,168,314.47/228,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,137.46

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