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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,253.86, 314,999.73 and 126,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,253.86, 314,999.73 and 126,277.65 is: 174,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,253.86 : 314,999.73 = 126,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,253.86/314,999.73 = 126,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,253.86x = 314,999.73 × 126,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,253.86x = 39,777,425,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,777,425,655.03/228,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,268.36

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