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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,484.08, 315,296.24 and 125,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,484.08, 315,296.24 and 125,115.44 is: 172,652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,484.08 : 315,296.24 = 125,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,484.08/315,296.24 = 125,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,484.08x = 315,296.24 × 125,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,484.08x = 39,448,427,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,448,427,797.95/228,484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,652.85

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