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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,287.02, 315,045.36 and 126,310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,287.02, 315,045.36 and 126,310.82 is: 174,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,287.02 : 315,045.36 = 126,310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,287.02/315,045.36 = 126,310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,287.02x = 315,045.36 × 126,310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,287.02x = 39,793,636,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,793,636,183.57/228,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,314.06

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