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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,449.07, 315,255.78 and 126,472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,449.07, 315,255.78 and 126,472.37 is: 174,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,449.07 : 315,255.78 = 126,472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,449.07/315,255.78 = 126,472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,449.07x = 315,255.78 × 126,472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,449.07x = 39,871,144,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871,144,076.52/228,449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,529.68

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