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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,254.60, 314,977.06 and 126,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,254.60, 314,977.06 and 126,277.64 is: 174,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,254.60 : 314,977.06 = 126,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,254.60/314,977.06 = 126,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,254.60x = 314,977.06 × 126,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,254.60x = 39,774,559,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774,559,790.94/228,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,255.24

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