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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,259.73, 315,007.71 and 126,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,259.73, 315,007.71 and 126,283.43 is: 174,276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,259.73 : 315,007.71 = 126,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,259.73/315,007.71 = 126,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,259.73x = 315,007.71 × 126,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,259.73x = 39,780,254,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,780,254,095.25/228,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,276.27

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