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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,223.36, 314,942.34 and 126,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,223.36, 314,942.34 and 126,246.16 is: 174,216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,223.36 : 314,942.34 = 126,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,223.36/314,942.34 = 126,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,223.36x = 314,942.34 × 126,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,223.36x = 39,760,261,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,760,261,046.41/228,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,216.44

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