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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,354.91, 315,125.25 and 126,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,354.91, 315,125.25 and 126,374.44 is: 174,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,354.91 : 315,125.25 = 126,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,354.91/315,125.25 = 126,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,354.91x = 315,125.25 × 126,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,354.91x = 39,823,776,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,823,776,998.61/228,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,394.22

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