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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,346.40, 315,106.80 and 126,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,346.40, 315,106.80 and 126,370 is: 174,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,346.40 : 315,106.80 = 126,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,346.40/315,106.80 = 126,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,346.40x = 315,106.80 × 126,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,346.40x = 39,820,046,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820,046,316/228,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,384.38

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