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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,348.92, 315,116.98 and 126,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,348.92, 315,116.98 and 126,368.42 is: 174,385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,348.92 : 315,116.98 = 126,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,348.92/315,116.98 = 126,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,348.92x = 315,116.98 × 126,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,348.92x = 39,820,834,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820,834,877.77/228,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,385.91

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