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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,344.92, 315,116.59 and 126,377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,344.92, 315,116.59 and 126,377.41 is: 174,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,344.92 : 315,116.59 = 126,377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,344.92/315,116.59 = 126,377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,344.92x = 315,116.59 × 126,377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,344.92x = 39,823,618,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,823,618,492.23/228,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,401.16

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