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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,399.86, 315,183.73 and 126,425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,399.86, 315,183.73 and 126,425.51 is: 174,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,399.86 : 315,183.73 = 126,425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,399.86/315,183.73 = 126,425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,399.86x = 315,183.73 × 126,425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,399.86x = 39,847,263,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847,263,176.82/228,399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,462.73

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