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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,293.89, 315,045.94 and 126,323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,293.89, 315,045.94 and 126,323.65 is: 174,326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,293.89 : 315,045.94 = 126,323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,293.89/315,045.94 = 126,323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,293.89x = 315,045.94 × 126,323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,293.89x = 39,797,753,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,753,373.34/228,293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,326.84

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