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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,396.12, 315,179.78 and 126,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,396.12, 315,179.78 and 126,425.76 is: 174,463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,396.12 : 315,179.78 = 126,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,396.12/315,179.78 = 126,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,396.12x = 315,179.78 × 126,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,396.12x = 39,846,843,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846,843,223.13/228,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,463.75

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