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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,464.94, 315,271.32 and 126,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,464.94, 315,271.32 and 126,483.24 is: 174,541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,464.94 : 315,271.32 = 126,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,464.94/315,271.32 = 126,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,464.94x = 315,271.32 × 126,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,464.94x = 39,876,538,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,876,538,032.68/228,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,541.17

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