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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,385.72, 315,164.25 and 126,411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,385.72, 315,164.25 and 126,411.38 is: 174,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,385.72 : 315,164.25 = 126,411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,385.72/315,164.25 = 126,411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,385.72x = 315,164.25 × 126,411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,385.72x = 39,840,347,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840,347,375.21/228,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,443.25

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