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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,222.36, 314,940.96 and 126,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,222.36, 314,940.96 and 126,245.16 is: 174,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,222.36 : 314,940.96 = 126,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,222.36/314,940.96 = 126,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,222.36x = 314,940.96 × 126,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,222.36x = 39,759,771,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759,771,885.75/228,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,215.06

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