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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,330.59, 315,088.43 and 126,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,330.59, 315,088.43 and 126,360.32 is: 174,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,330.59 : 315,088.43 = 126,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,330.59/315,088.43 = 126,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,330.59x = 315,088.43 × 126,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,330.59x = 39,814,672,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,814,672,635.85/228,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,372.93

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