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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,506.27, 315,334.76 and 126,529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,506.27, 315,334.76 and 126,529.54 is: 174,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,506.27 : 315,334.76 = 126,529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,506.27/315,334.76 = 126,529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,506.27x = 315,334.76 × 126,529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,506.27x = 39,899,160,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,899,160,707.83/228,506.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,608.61

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