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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,338.56, 315,095.97 and 126,362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,338.56, 315,095.97 and 126,362.14 is: 174,373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,338.56 : 315,095.97 = 126,362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,338.56/315,095.97 = 126,362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,338.56x = 315,095.97 × 126,362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,338.56x = 39,816,201,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,816,201,074.58/228,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,373.53

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