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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,611.82, 315,484.27 and 126,643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,611.82, 315,484.27 and 126,643.88 is: 174,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,611.82 : 315,484.27 = 126,643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,611.82/315,484.27 = 126,643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,611.82x = 315,484.27 × 126,643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,611.82x = 39,954,151,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,954,151,616.57/228,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,768.53

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