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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,476.92, 315,286.74 and 125,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,476.92, 315,286.74 and 125,108.44 is: 172,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,476.92 : 315,286.74 = 125,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,476.92/315,286.74 = 125,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,476.92x = 315,286.74 × 125,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,476.92x = 39,445,032,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,445,032,194.09/228,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,643.40

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