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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,426.78, 315,231.44 and 126,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,426.78, 315,231.44 and 126,453.94 is: 174,507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,426.78 : 315,231.44 = 126,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,426.78/315,231.44 = 126,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,426.78x = 315,231.44 × 126,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,426.78x = 39,862,257,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862,257,246.48/228,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,507.81

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