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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,322.95, 315,080.96 and 126,348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,322.95, 315,080.96 and 126,348.35 is: 174,358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,322.95 : 315,080.96 = 126,348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,322.95/315,080.96 = 126,348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,322.95x = 315,080.96 × 126,348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,322.95x = 39,809,957,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,809,957,205.27/228,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,358.11

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