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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,446.91, 315,244.75 and 125,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,446.91, 315,244.75 and 125,061.29 is: 172,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,446.91 : 315,244.75 = 125,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,446.91/315,244.75 = 125,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,446.91x = 315,244.75 × 125,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,446.91x = 39,424,913,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424,913,741.88/228,446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,578.01

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